The problem
On certain motorcycles, the tachometer board may have been improperly installed.
The risk
Improperly installed tachometer boards may develop a short circuit that could cause the motorcycle to shut down. This could occur without prior warning and result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will isolate the tachometer board from the housing. The recallbegan on august 27, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or e-mail at [email protected].
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Bigdog dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V355000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.