- The problem
- Big dog is recalling 38 rear passenger foot rest assemblies, part no. 163-000040-01, Sold as an accessory for my 2008 ridgeback motorcycles that were built between july 16, 2007, and february 28, 2008. The subject passenger peg assemblies may resonate and cause disproportionate and/or inappropriate loading on the mounting bolts. Over time, this could cause the bolts that retain the passenger peg assembly to break and allow the passenger peg assembly 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 defective whisker bars with a revised design. The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-219-6504.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Bigdog Ridgeback Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2008 for the equipment.
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
2008 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 fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
- The risk
- This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers replaced the fuel line with one that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also new fuel lines were rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. No owner notification will be necessary.
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No complaints about the 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Bigdog Ridgeback: every year compared
All Ridgeback yearsQuestions about the 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback
Does the 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback: equipment (March 2008); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 2007). 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 2008 Bigdog Ridgeback had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 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 2008 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