- The problem
- On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- The risk
- This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Bigdog Mastiff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2007 for the body. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Mastiff year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Bigdog Mastiff problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2007 Bigdog Mastiff recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain big dog aftermarket sissy bar assemblies sold as an accessory part for the motorcycles listed above. The sissy bar assemblies may be undersized, allowing excessive movement of the sissy bar. Over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the sissy bar to break allowing the sissy bar to detach from the motorcycle.
- The risk
- This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
- The fix
- Big dog will notify owners and replace the affected sissy bars free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about august 24, 2007. Owners can contact big dog motorcycles customer service department collect at 316-267-9121.
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1 complaints about the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 big dog mastiff. The contact received three recall notices for his vehicle in december of 2007, january of 2008, and march of 2008. He took the vehicle to the dealer for repair, but they stated that no one was available to service the vehicle. When he called the dealer back, he was informed that they were going out of business. He attempted to call the manufacturer, but could not reach a representative. The three recalls were in regards to the rear fender strut bolt, a voltage regulator, and a balancing issue. The recall numbers were unknown. The current mileage was approximately 1,500 and failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Bigdog Mastiff: every year compared
All Mastiff yearsQuestions about the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff
Does the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff: body (December 2007); equipment (August 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 18, 2008 and the latest on June 18, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Bigdog Mastiff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Bigdog Mastiff year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Bigdog Mastiff years have the most complaints?
2004 (2), 2005 (1), 2007 (1). See every Bigdog Mastiff year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Bigdog Mastiff has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data