2004 Bigdog Pitbull problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2010-05-03 · campaign 10V180000 · 1,895 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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
2007-09-29 · Electrical System:wiring · 30 mi“i have a 2004 big dog pit bull motorcycle. i have been having for the past few months, problems with it starting and it cutting off while driving!!! i took it to the big dog dealer in jacksonville, fl and they said it was the ehc module. the ehc module needs to be replaced and this is going to cost me about $700.00, and the module part is on back…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.