2006 Bigdog Ridgeback Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent…
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Bigdog Ridgeback model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bigdog Ridgeback model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Bigdog Ridgeback | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
How do I know if my 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bigdog dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V019000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.