Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E047000 Reported July 6, 2004

Big dog motorcycles/sissy bars and struts break

Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc · N/A · 34 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E047000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
34
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 6, 2004

Defect Summary

Big dog motorcycles 2004 mastiff sissy bars and struts, part nos. Bmd220-00022, bmd220-00003, and bmd220-00004, manufactured between october 2003, and february 2004. the bolt connecting the sissy bar and strut and the sissy bar itself may be undersized.

Safety Consequence

Under heavy loading, this could cause the bolt or sissy bar to break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action

Big dog will notify its customers and replace the parts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact big dog motorcycles at 316-267-9121.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04E047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E047000?

NHTSA recall 04E047000 was issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc on July 6, 2004. It addresses: Big dog motorcycles/sissy bars and struts break. The recall affects approximately 34 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E047000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.