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.
1998-2006 · 6 model years
Bigdog Pitbull Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Bigdog Pitbull across 6 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Pitbull complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Pitbull problems
Bigdog Pitbull recalls 11
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position.
On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite.
On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tanks may have been improperly mounted to the motorcycle. This can put unnecessary stress on the tank mounting tabs, causing these tabs to fail, with the possibility of fuel spillage.
On some motorcycles, the rear fender front mounting tabs securing the rear fender can fracture, causing the rear fender to break away from the frame and drop onto the rear tire.
Latest Pitbull complaints
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 backorder from the manufacture. For at least a couple of weeks. I did some research online and found there were recalls for 2005,2006 and 2007 for the same problem and no...
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recalls for 2004. I called big dog headquartered in wichita ks and they told me the part may not be available until november! And I would have to pay for it because 2004 are not on recall... This is a manufacture problem and could be fatal...!! I should not be liable for this!!! Please help!!! *Jb
Consumer complaint regarding 2005 big dog pit bull engine unexpectedly died while riding. *Ts *jb
I just got a letter about a recall on my 2005 bigdog motorcycle. I have made several attempts (4) to contact bigdog to see if I can take it anywhere else other than the dealer which is about 30 miles away, plus I do not trust the dealer (rolling thunder) to do the work properly because of terrible work done in the past. I have yet to hear back from them. Could you please help. *Nm
Dt: consumer had purchased a big dog pit bull 2005 motorcycle on may 16, 2005. Fuel delivery system did not pump fuel through the vehicle and vehicle would shut down and not move, on june 30, 2005 the vehicle was replaced, the replaced vehicle had the same problem. The back disc brakes locked up, the brake was smoking, vin number was for the replacement vehicle, none of the problems have been repaired as of now, when consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that they would get back to him. *Ak
Recall campaign 05v052000 concerning electric harness control. Consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall because no parts were available at this time.*Ak
Consumer states that rear wheel of the bike had 60 spokes. While riding the bike, the 20+ spokes broke off.*Jb
Questions about the Bigdog Pitbull
Which Bigdog Pitbull years have the most problems?
Which Bigdog Pitbull years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Pitbull years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Bigdog Pitbull problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (4), wheels & tires (2), body, doors & structure (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Bigdog Pitbull have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Bigdog Pitbull model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data