Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V180000 Reported May 3, 2010

Loose connection/ electronic harness controller

Q: What is recall 10V180000?

NHTSA recall 10V180000 was issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc on May 3, 2010. It addresses: Loose connection/ electronic harness controller. The recall affects approximately 1,895 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc · N/A · 1,895 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10V180000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,895

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 3, 2010

Defect Summary

Big dog is recalling certain 2004 chopper, bulldog, ridgeback, mastiff, boxer, and pitbull motorcycles. there is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller.

Safety Consequence

This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components, which can lead to, among other things, a loss of headlamp function or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Big dog will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact big dog at 1-316-219-9121.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V180000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 10V180000

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

What is recall 10V180000?

NHTSA recall 10V180000 was issued by Big Dog Motorcycles, Llc on May 3, 2010. It addresses: Loose connection/ electronic harness controller. The recall affects approximately 1,895 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 10V180000 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.