Campaign 06V-019

On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand

Defect summary

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 06V019000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 06V-019
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BIG DOG	Chopper DT	2005	0
BIG DOG	K-9	2006	0
Bigdog	Boxer	2004	0
Bigdog	Bulldog	2004 to 2005	0
Bigdog	Chopper	2004 to 2006	1
Bigdog	Chopper - DT	2004	0
Bigdog	Mastiff	2004 to 2006	0
Bigdog	Pitbull	2004 to 2006	0
Bigdog	Ridgeback	2004 to 2006	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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04V-523 Nov 2, 2004
On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position
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