Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

09V147000

ManufacturerBIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLCReported2009-05-01Affected1,257 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Risk

IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-316-267-9121.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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