2008 Big Dog Mastiff
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Big Dog Mastiff. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Big Dog Mastiff. 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.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires
Avon cobra tire open join splice this will be the second tire that has shown splits in the thread spanning from the left and right sides of the tire. this defect has been caught while performing other maintenance and performing tire inspections. no harm to people or machinery has happened yet. *tr
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.
- 10026464Big dog motorcycle: ehc firmware update required.
- 10026463Big dog motorcycle: fuel line replacement and re-routing. Fuel line may contact engine and melt.
- 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.
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