2006 Bigdog Chopper: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 Bigdog Chopper. The newest campaign is 07V580000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Dec 2007. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 07V580000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 32,704 units in total.

07V58000018 Dec 2007Structure / Body
07V3560008 Aug 2007Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
06V38900012 Oct 2006Structure
06V30500011 Aug 2006Electrical System
06V3010009 Aug 2006Electrical System / Ignition / Module
06V01900025 Jan 2006Structure / Motorcycle / Kickstand/Center Stand

07V580000Received 18 Dec 2007. 8,061 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the rear fender strut attaching bolts can fail allowing the rear fender to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could occur without prior warning and could result in an injury or a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove existing strut bolts and replace with higher tensile strength attaching bolts and updated washers. Higher torque values will be observed when installing the replacement fasteners. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 2008.
07V356000Received 8 Aug 2007. 7,611 units.
Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could possibly result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9129 or email to customer.service@bigdogmotorcycles.com.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2007.
06V389000Received 12 Oct 2006. 2,494 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the long pivot bolt may bend or break during normal operation of the motorcycle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could potentially cause the rear fender to abrade against the rear tire while the motorcycle is being driven. This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the long pivot bolt and, if necessary, straighten the rear frame side panel. The short left side pivot bolt and pivot shaft may also be replaced free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2006.
06V305000Received 11 Aug 2006. 2,101 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Sep 2006.
06V301000Received 9 Aug 2006. 2,711 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the ignition modules are oriented within the battery tray in a way that makes the ignition module susceptible to vibration.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This susceptibility to vibration may contribute to a stalling condition that could occur without any prior warning and result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new ignition module mounting system free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2006.
06V019000Received 25 Jan 2006. 9,726 units.
Structure / Motorcycle / Kickstand/Center Stand
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Feb 2006.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2006 Bigdog ChopperThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Bigdog Chopper: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bigdog/chopper/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Bigdog Chopper?: 32,704 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Bigdog Chopper have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Bigdog Chopper, model years 2003 to 2007. 6 of them name the 2006 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Bigdog Chopper open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.