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2005 Bigdog Pitbull

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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4Owner complaints

Model-year median: 2

5Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Wheels complaints

1 reports
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Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2005
Wheels

I JUST GOT A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON MY 2005 BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS (4) TO CONTACT BIGDOG TO SEE IF I CAN TAKE IT ANYWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN THE DEALER WHICH IS ABOUT 30 MILES AWAY, PLUS I DO NOT TRUST THE DEALER (ROLLING THUNDER) TO DO THE WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE OF TERRIBLE WORK DONE IN THE PAST. I HAVE…

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I JUST GOT A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON MY 2005 BIGDOG MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS (4) TO CONTACT BIGDOG TO SEE IF I CAN TAKE IT ANYWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN THE DEALER WHICH IS ABOUT 30 MILES AWAY, PLUS I DO NOT TRUST THE DEALER (ROLLING THUNDER) TO DO THE WORK PROPERLY BECAUSE OF TERRIBLE WORK DONE IN THE PAST. I HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10142009

Official recalls

5

07V356000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Aug 8, 2007

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

06V305000 · Electrical System

Aug 11, 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC POWER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

06V019000 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand

Jan 25, 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.

Consequence & remedy

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.

05V432000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Sep 28, 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL HUB BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT ALLOWING THE HUB AND BRAKE ROTOR TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL WITH AN ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE, CLEAN AND REATTACH THE REAR HUB BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-312-267-9121.

05V149000 · Power Train

Apr 14, 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET NUT MAY BACK OFF THE ENGINE MAIN SHAFT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PRIMARY DRIVE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE A CRASH. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRIVE SPROCKET NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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