| Make : BIG DOG | Model : RIDGEBACK | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030919 - 20040316 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V137000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040412 | Date Received by ODI: 20040323 | Date Added to Database: 20040325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1906 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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