NHTSA Recall 07V580000: Body (structure)
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,061 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Big Dog K-9.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V580000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | December 18, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Safety risk
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. 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 07V580000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Dog K-9 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Bigdog Bulldog | 2005, 2007 |
| Bigdog Chopper | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Bigdog Mastiff | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Bigdog Mutt | 2008 |
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.