NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2004 BIG DOG Daytec 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 DAYTEC CHOPPER.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 75.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 25.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 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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2 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: 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.
0 investigations; 0 open.
9 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 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: 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
Date: 2006-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
HEADLAMP CONNECTOR MAY MELT, MAKING BULB REPLACEMENT DIFFICULT. *TT
Date: 2006-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DIELECTRIC GREASE ADDITION TO CONNECTORS. *TT
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
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: 2004-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
EHC REPLACEMENT. INCORRECT ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A DAMAGED EHC. *TT
Date: 2004-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
KICKSTAND SPRING STUD FRACTURE. ALL BIGDOG 2004 MODELS. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| DAYTEC CHOPPER | 4 |
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