NHTSA Recall 04V164000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,098 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Bigdog Boxer.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V164000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | April 6, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.
Safety risk
This could cause the throttle or front brake control to bind, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a lock washer and loctite. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-219-7006.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V164000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bigdog Boxer | 2004 |
| Bigdog Bulldog | 2004 |
| Bigdog Chopper | 2004 |
| Bigdog Mastiff | 2004 |
| Bigdog Pitbull | 2004 |
| Bigdog Ridgeback | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.