Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V149000 Reported April 14, 2005

Primary drive sprocket nut

Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc · N/A · 1,418 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V149000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,418
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 14, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. this condition could occur without any prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the drive sprocket nut free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. owners may contact big dog 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 05V149000 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 05V149000

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

What is recall 05V149000?

NHTSA recall 05V149000 was issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc on April 14, 2005. It addresses: Primary drive sprocket nut. The recall affects approximately 1,418 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 05V149000 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.