NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2004 BIG DOG Chopper, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BIGDOG CHOPPER.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2010-05-03. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: BIG DOG IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 CHOPPER, BULLDOG, RIDGEBACK, MASTIFF, BOXER, AND PITBULL MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBLE LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROLLER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION OR A VEHICLE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9121.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-01-25. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
Consequence: THIS WILL ALLOW THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION AND CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW KICKSTAND SPRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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: 2004-04-06. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE OR FRONT BRAKE CONTROL TO BIND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-7006.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-03-23. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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10026832
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
10020152
Date: 2006-06-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
HORN HARNESS WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT
10020045
Date: 2006-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
EHC CONTACT IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE (REVISED). CURRENT SEAL DOES NOT ALLOW CONNECTOR PINS TO SEAT PROPERLY AND MOISTURE MAY BE PRESENT IN CONNECTOR. *TT
10020065
Date: 2006-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
HEADLAMP CONNECTOR MAY MELT, MAKING BULB REPLACEMENT DIFFICULT. *TT
10019909
Date: 2006-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DIELECTRIC GREASE ADDITION TO CONNECTORS. *TT
10019984
Date: 2006-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TACHOMETER BOARD REPLACEMENT - INACCURATE TACHOMETER READINGS OR FLUCTUATION IN READINGS DUE TO MOISTURE. *AK
10016838
Date: 2004-10-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
FORK DUST COVER O-RING NONCONFORMANCE. O-RING IS DISPLACED FROM O-RING GROOVE. *TT
10010405
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
10010470
Date: 2004-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
EHC REPLACEMENT. INCORRECT ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A DAMAGED EHC. *TT
10009565
Date: 2004-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
KICKSTAND SPRING STUD FRACTURE. ALL BIGDOG 2004 MODELS. *TT