The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bigdog Ridgeback | 2005 |
Components: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigdog Ridgeback | 2005 | 2 | 6 |
Other wheels recalls in 2009
5 of the 491 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2009 concerned the wheels; BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC filed 24 campaigns in all.
| 09V420000 29 Oct 2009 | CHRYSLER LLC |
| 09V267000 10 Jul 2009 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| 09V178000 26 May 2009 | TESLA MOTORS |
| 09V179000 26 May 2009 | LOTUS CARS USA, INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2009