Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2003 Bigdog Chopper, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure7
- Electrical system1
- Tires1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL TANK MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO FAIL WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bigdog told its dealers about the 2003 Bigdog Chopper: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10010405 | BELT AND CHASSIS ISSUES. DRIVE BELT NOISE,DRIVE BELT RATCHETING, SWING ARM TO FRAME CONTACT. BIGDOG SERVICE BULLETIN W/T ATTACHMENTS A-H. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 BIG DOG PITBULL, RIDGEBACK AND DAYTEC CHOPPER. *EH |
| 10006318 | 2003 INNER PRIMARY LEAKING AT RECESSED AREA. *MR |
| 10006316 | 2003 CHOPPER TANK MOUNT UPGRADE. *MR |
| 10005779 | POSSIBLE CONTACT OF FENDER STRUT AND SWINGARM. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)