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2007 Bigdog Bulldog

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 27, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 18, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Bigdog Bulldog, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 10 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels375.0%
  • Electrical125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V580000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Dec 18, 2007
8,061 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
07E058000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 15, 2007
1,800 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
07V355000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Aug 8, 2007
181 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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].
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 27, 2011

AVON TIRES, INSTALLED: 11-13-2009 MILEAGE: 3200 MILES, NO ABUSE, NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. AVON COBRA 300/35VR18 AV72. DOT: ATAP 12 (4708) DEFECT: JOIN SPLICE SEPARATION. FIRST NOTICED TIRE LAYER SEPARATION ON 7-12-2011. REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH INSTALLER - DISTRIBUTOR, THEN DISTRIBUTOR WILL DETERMINE WARRANTY COVERAGE. FROM HEARING OTHER FEEDBACK FROM FORUM MEMBERS, WARRANTY COVERAGE IS RARE OR DENIED ALL TOGETHER. IN THE MEANTIME THE CUSTOMER MUST WAIT FOR RESULTS AND NOT ABLE TO RIDE. CUSTOMER ALSO PAYS FOR RETURM POSTAGE AND LABOR TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. WARRANTY IS WORTHLESS IMO. AVON TIRE REPRESENTATIVES OPTIONS: 1. PURCHASE A TIRE FROM YOUR DEALER AND HAVE IT MOUNTED. HAVE THEM RETURN THE TIRE FOR WARRANTY DETERMINATION. ONCE THE DETERMINATION IS MADE IT WILL EITHER BE 100% REPLACE, PRORATED PRICE OR WARRANTY DENIED. OR 2. HAVE THE DEALER RETURN YOUR TIRE FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION AND WAIT UNTIL THE DETERMINATION IS MADE BEFORE YOU GET A REPLACEMENT TIRE. IT WILL EITHER BE 100% REPLACE AT NO COST, PRORATED PRICE OR WARRANTY DENIED. ........ HTTP://WWW.BIGDOGBIKER.COM/FORUMS/DOG-POUND/22687-NEW-300-AVON-COBRA-TIRES-JUNK.HTML ...... HTTP://WWW.BIGDOGBIKER.COM/FORUMS/DOG-POUND/29537-AVON-COBRA-TIRES.HTML *TT

NHTSA ID
10421690
Incident
Aug 4, 2011
Mileage
8,200 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 16, 2011

I HAVE A AVON MOTORCYCLE TIRE, AV72 300/35VR18 COBRA SERIES MOUNTED ON A 2007 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE, MODEL BULLDOG. IT HAS A DOT CODE OF 0609. TIRE HAS SPLIT OR SEPARATED ON EACH SIDE AT ABOUT 2500 MILES AND IS COMING APART. AVON SAID IT IS A OPEN JOINT SPLICE FAILURE. NUMEROUS TIRES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ON THE BIG DOG FORUM ON THE BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. TIRE HAS BUBBLED IN NUMEROUS AREAS FROM THE SEPARATION. ATTEMPTS TO GET THE TIRE TO AVON CONTACTING[XXX] HAVE GONE IN VAIN. I WAS TOLD BY HIM IT WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT BUT THEY HAVE PUT ME THROUGH RINGER CHANGING THE STORY ON GETTING THE TIRE TO THEM. SAID IT MINOR NUMBER OF FAILURES AND NOT A CONCERN TO THEM. NOW MANY PEOPLE FROM THE FORUM HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS HAPPENING WITH THE 250MM COBRA SERIES TOO. INSPECTION OF THE TIRE SHOWED THE FAILURE AT A REST STOP. 10-15 PEOPLE HAVE INSPECTED THERE TIRES ON THE BDM FORUM AFTER I POSTED PICS AND HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.BIGDOGBIKER.COM/FORUMS/DOG-POUND/22687-NEW-300-AVON-COBRA-TIRES-JUNK.HTML HTTP://WWW.BIGDOGBIKER.COM/FORUMS/DOG-POUND/29537-AVON-COBRA-TIRES.HTML HTTP://WWW.BIGDOGBIKER.COM/FORUMS/GENERAL/29748-AVON-COBRA-REP.HTML I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH[XXX]WITH AVON FROM 070711 TO NOW WITH NO RESOLUTION. [XXX] ACCOUNT MANAGER AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES NORTH AMERICA 4600 PROSPER DR. STOW, OHIO 44224 DIRECT CELL[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10419689
Incident
Jul 7, 2011
Mileage
2,500 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 16, 2011

AVON AV72 300/35/VR18 TIRE SPLITTING. *KB

NHTSA ID
10419645
Incident
Jul 15, 2011
Mileage
20,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jun 16, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BIGDOG BULLDOG MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME EXTREMELY FOGGY AND REMAINED FOGGY FOR THREE DAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER AT ANY SPEED AS IT FOGGED UP. THE ODOMETER WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF$55. UPDATED 11/18/11

NHTSA ID
10407081
Incident
Oct 29, 2007
Mileage
100 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

07V580

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: STRUT BOLTS REPLACEMENT. REMOVE STRUT BOLTS AND INSTALL STRUT BOLT KIT P/N 243 000010-00. *PE

SIL-0008

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE: ELECTRICAL SIDE COVER CONTACT WITH BELT GUARD. A WIRE BUNDLE MAY PROTRUDE INTO THE RIGHT ELECTRICAL SIDE COVER. *PE

SIL-0001

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BIGDOG MOTORCYCLES: THIS LETTER HIGHLIGHTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLERS (EHCS). FOR MODELS YEARS 2005-2009 MOTORCYCLES. *PE

SB-1106

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: NEW PRIMARY INSPECTION COVER GASKET. INSTALL NEW INSPECTION COVER GASKET ON ALL 2005-2008 BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. *PE

SB-1102

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: HIDDEN SHOCK ELECTRICAL COVER HARDWARE REPLACEMENT. ELECTRICAL SIDE COVERS MAY CRACK OR BREAK. 243-000011-00 FOR ALL MODELS EXCEPT 2006 K9. 243-000013-00 FOR 2006 K9 MODEL. *PE

07-V-580

STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: REAR FENDER STRUT BOLT REMEDY. REAR FENDER STRUT BOLTS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Bigdog Bulldog by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009000—
2008000—
2007Viewing430—
2006000—
2005090—
2004051—
2003000—
2002300—
2001000—
2000000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.