NHTSA Recall 10V180000: Electrical system
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,895 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Big Dog Bulldog.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V180000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 3, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.
Safety risk
This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2010. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V180000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Dog Bulldog | 2004 |
| Big Dog Chopper | 2004 |
| Big Dog Mastiff | 2004 |
| Big Dog Ridgeback | 2004 |
| Bigdog Boxer | 2004 |
| Bigdog Pitbull | 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.