- The problem
- On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
- The risk
- THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to [email protected].
Vehicle safety record
2006 Bigdog Ridgeback Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Ridgeback year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Bigdog Ridgeback 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
- On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
- The risk
- This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
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Bigdog Ridgeback: every year compared
All Ridgeback years2006 Bigdog Ridgeback vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2006 Bigdog Big Dog | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback
Does the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback: alternator / generator / regulator (August 2007); kickstand / center stand (January 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Bigdog Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback years have the most complaints?
2005 (2), 2004 (1). See every Bigdog Ridgeback year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Bigdog Ridgeback 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