Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 09V-147 · 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC recall 09V-147 covers 1,257 2005 Bigdog Ridgeback for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
The risk
IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-316-267-9121.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 10, 2004 to July 25, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.