2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Wheels › Hubcap/coverCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005
Reported issue: Big dog is recalling 1,257 my 2005 ridgeback motorcycles. The rear wheel may have weak spots in the design, which may cause the wheel to crack under certain operating conditions.
Possible consequence: If undetected, this condition may lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2009. Owners may contact big dog motorcycles customer service department at 1-316-267-9121.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005–2006, Pitbull 2005–2006, Mastiff 2005–2006 +3 more
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, a warped bus bar within the voltage regulator can cause a short circuit.
Possible consequence: This could possibly result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing circuit breaker located between the voltage regulator positive battery lead (b+ lead) and the positive battery terminal with an alternative circuit protection device that will prevent a thermal event if there is a short to ground. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may…
- Electrical systemCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005, Mastiff 2005–2006, Chopper 2005–2006 +4 more
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the electronic harness control (ehc) module can fail resulting in a total shut down of the vehicle's electronic power.
Possible consequence: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ehc modules free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center standCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2004–2006, Chopper 2004–2006, Pitbull 2004–2006 +5 more
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring may stretch and detach from the mounting bracket or the kickstand.
Possible consequence: This will allow the kickstand to deploy into the extended position and cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new kickstand spring free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact big dog at 316-267-9121.
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005, Pitbull 2005, Chopper DT 2005 +3 more
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
Possible consequence: This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove, clean and reattach the rear hub bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact big dog at 1-312-267-9121.
- Power trainCovers: Big Dog Ridgeback 2005, Pitbull 2005, Chopper DT 2005 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the primary drive sprocket nut may back off the engine main shaft.
Possible consequence: This could cause the primary drive to lock up and cause a crash. This condition could occur without any prior warning.
Remedy: 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.
← All problems reported for the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.