2008 Big Dog Ridgeback
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Big Dog Ridgeback. 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 Ridgeback. Newest first.
Big dog IS recalling 38 rear passenger foot rest assemblies, part no. 163-000040-01, sold as an accessory for my 2008 ridgeback motorcycles that were built between july 16, 2007, and february 28, 2008. the subject passenger peg assemblies may resonate and cause disproportionate and/or inappropriate loading on the mounting bolts. over time, this could…
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 defective whisker bars with a revised design. the recall began on april 15, 2008. owners may contact big dog at 316-219-6504.
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.
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.
- 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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