2004 Bigdog Daytec Chopper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2008-01-11 · SB-1099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that is too rich. *pe
Electrical System:horn 2006-06-30 · 1088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
horn harness wires may break. *tt
Electrical System 2006-06-23 · 1078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector. *tt
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2006-06-16 · 1077 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult. *tt
Electrical System 2006-05-03 · 1075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dielectric grease addition to connectors. *tt
Structure 2006-04-27 · 1080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture. *ak
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-09-09 · Electrical System · 11,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 big dog chopper. the contact received a recall letter referencing, nhtsa campaign id number: 10v180000, electrical system. the owner took the vehicle in for the recall remedy in june and they stated they had to order the parts and it would be about 2 months. at the time of the complaint, the manufacturer stated the p…”
2010-07-29 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 big dog daytec chopper motorcycle. the contact stated when driving at various speeds, the headlights would intermittently fluctuate from on and off. the dealer advised that the ehc module had failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 8,000. …”
2009-02-13 · Electrical System · 25,440 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 bigdog daytec chopper motorcycle. the contact recently purchased the vehicle. while traveling approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. the driver was unable to restart the engine and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician performed diagnostic tests a…”
2008-03-11 · Electrical System · 210,002 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 big dog daytec chopper. whenever the contact rides the vehicle, all of the electrical components shut off, including the motorcycle itself. he has taken the bike to the dealer and was informed that the ehc module failed. the contact discovered a recall for the failure, but it does not include his model year. the fail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.