NHTSA Recall 06V305000: Electrical system
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,101 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Big Dog Chopper DT.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V305000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 11, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Safety risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 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 06V305000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Dog Chopper DT | 2005 |
| Big Dog K-9 | 2006 |
| Bigdog Bulldog | 2005 |
| Bigdog Chopper | 2005, 2006 |
| Bigdog Mastiff | 2005, 2006 |
| Bigdog Pitbull | 2005 |
| Bigdog Ridgeback | 2005 |
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.