2006 Big Dog K-9
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2006 Big Dog K-9. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 2006 Big Dog K-9. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without warning and could result in injury and/or a crash.
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.
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
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 customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2006. owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2006 bigdog K9. The contact stated that while riding at a high rate of speed, there was a sudden loss of power and the motorcycle randomly stalled. A dealer diagnosed that the alternator and motor fractured prematurely while the motorcycle was in operation. The contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 bigdog K9. The contact stated that while riding at a high rate of speed, there was a sudden loss of power and the motorcycle randomly stalled. A dealer diagnosed that the alternator and motor fractured prematurely while the motorcycle was in operation. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer on several occasions to investigate the failure and to determine if the manufacturer would supply a solution to the dealer. The failure was progressing. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
- Tires
Tread splice splitting open. *kb
- Tires
Tire seperating at the splice. This IS the second tire to do this. You do not have my tire size (300/vr18) listed on your auto complete form. this IS my second complaint, not a duplicate complaint. *tt
- Tires
Avon 300 mm tire seperating at the splice. this IS my second tire to do this. *tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10027045Bigdog 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.
- 10026833Bigdog motorcycle: new primary inspection cover gasket. Install new inspection cover gasket on all 2005-2008 big dog motorcycles.
- 10026832Bigdog motorcycle: fuel tank vent may become flooded with fuel, causing the motorcycle to run poorly due to a fuel mixture that IS too rich.
- 10026614Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolt remedy. Rear fender strut bolts may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10026469Big dog motorcycle: strut bolts replacement. Remove strut bolts and install strut bolt kit p/n 243 000010-00.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.
- 10026428Bigdog motorcycles: this letter highlights the difference between the various electronic harness controllers (ehcs). For models years 2005-2009 motorcycles.
- 10026245Bigdog motorcycle: rear fender strut bolts on certain motorcycles may fail allowing the fender to detach from the motorcycle.
- 10023092Bigdog motorcycles - revised speedometer and mount.
- 10020374Rough shifting, or noisy transmission caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10020153Noisy primary chain, or excessive drive train vibration.
- 10020152Horn harness wires may break.
- 10020065Headlamp connector may melt, making bulb replacement difficult.
- 10020064Intermittent printed circuit board operation.
- 10020045Ehc contact improvement procedure (revised). Current seal does not allow connector pins to seat properly and moisture may be present in connector.
- 10019984Tachometer board replacement - inaccurate tachometer readings or fluctuation in readings due to moisture.
- 10019963Shifting difficulty caused by loose transmission countershaft screw.
- 10019909Dielectric grease addition to connectors.
- 10019118Clutch cable guide replacement. Cable may contact fuel tank and rub paint.
- 10018992Excessive vibration at tail end of fuel tanks.
- 10018991Inaccurate speedometer operation - vibrations at high speed are causing signal loss to needle from speed sensor.
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