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Recall campaign04V137000

Recall 04V137000: 2004 Big Dog Daytec Chopper and 6 other models

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Report received
Mar 23, 2004
Manufacturer
Big dog motorcycles, llc
Potentially affected
1,906vehicles
Model years
2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the piston in the rear master cylinder may have been improperly sized, which could cause the rear brakes to drag or lockup.

Possible consequence

This could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the piston from the rear master cylinder and replace it with a new piston. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact big dog at 1-316-267-9121.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.