NHTSA Recall 06V019000: Kickstand/center stand (structure)
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,726 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Big Dog Chopper DT.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V019000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › MOTORCYCLE › KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Report received | January 25, 2006 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Safety risk
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Dog Chopper DT | 2005 |
| Big Dog K-9 | 2006 |
| Bigdog Boxer | 2004 |
| Bigdog Bulldog | 2004, 2005 |
| Bigdog Chopper | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Bigdog Chopper - DT | 2004 |
| Bigdog Mastiff | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Bigdog Pitbull | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Bigdog Ridgeback | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.