2005 Big Dog N-Chopper
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 Big Dog N-Chopper. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Big Dog N-Chopper. Newest first.
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.
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.
- 10026442Big dog motorcycle: electrical side cover contact with belt guard. A wire bundle may protrude into the right electrical side cover.