Big Dog Motorcycles Bdm230-00195 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05E082000
Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Date of Owner Notification: January 23rd, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS, BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES P/N BDM230-00195, BDM230-00194, AND BDM230-00081, WHEN USED ON ANY PRIMER-FINISHED BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT PILLION PAD MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PRIMER PAINT FINISH. THE SUCTION MOUNTS OF THESE PILLION PADS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY ADHERE TO THIS PAINT FINISH.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES OF THIS INCOMPATIBILITY AND OFFER A REFUND OR OWNERS CAN EXCHANGE THE PILLION PAD FOR A TWO-UP SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED FOR TWO PERSON USE. WARNING LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE KNOWN OWNERS OF THE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE PRIMER FINISHED PAINT TO BE PLACED ON THE REAR FENDER OF THE BIKE AND WARNING LABELS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO DEALERS TO BE APPLIED TO THEIR EXISTING INVENTORY OF PILLION PADS AND ANY PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES IN INVENTORY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE'S PARTS & ACCESSORIES AT 316-267-9121.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.