Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 04V-137 · Bigdog vehicles
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC recall 04V-137 covers 1,906 Bigdog vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PISTON IN THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SIZED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO DRAG OR LOCKUP.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PISTON FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW PISTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 19, 2003 to March 16, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.