NHTSA lists 11 complaints for the 2003 BIG DOG Chopper, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BIGDOG CHOPPER.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 63.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 9.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 9.1% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 9.1% |
| TIRES | 1 | 9.1% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STORAGE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | MOTORCYCLE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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3 recalls.
Date: 2004-11-02. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE KICKSTAND DEPLOYS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-12-18. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES ASSEMBLED WITH AN EARLY VERSION ROLLING THUNDER FRAME, A STRESS CRACK COULD EMERGE IN THE FRAME.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-267-9121.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-06-23. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK AND SHIP IT TO BIG DOG FOR REPAIR. BIG DOG WILL RE-WELD THE MOUNT, REPAIR THE PAINT, AND RETURN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR RE-INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-6584.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
0 investigations; 0 open.
6 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Date: 2008-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE: FUEL TANK VENT MAY BECOME FLOODED WITH FUEL, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO RUN POORLY DUE TO A FUEL MIXTURE THAT IS TOO RICH. *PE
Date: 2006-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
HORN HARNESS WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT
Date: 2004-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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
Date: 2003-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
POSSIBLE CONTACT OF FENDER STRUT AND SWINGARM. *TT
Date: 2003-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
2003 CHOPPER TANK MOUNT UPGRADE. *MR
Date: 2003-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
2003 INNER PRIMARY LEAKING AT RECESSED AREA. *MR
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| CHOPPER | 11 |
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