Hearth Record

Equipment (Big DOG Motorcycles)

Vehicle equipment recall 05E-082. NHTSA received BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC’s report on Dec 21, 2005.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

NHTSA received BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC’s report on Dec 21, 2005. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SLIPPAGE OR INABILITY FOR A PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN A STABLE SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PILLION PADS, BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES P/N BDM230-00195, BDM230-00194, AND BDM230-00081, WHEN USED ON ANY PRIMER-FINISHED BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES.

THE SUBJECT PILLION PAD MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PRIMER PAINT FINISH.

THE SUCTION MOUNTS OF THESE PILLION PADS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY ADHERE TO THIS PAINT FINISH.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment.

What should you do?

BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES OF THIS INCOMPATIBILITY AND OFFER A REFUND OR OWNERS CAN EXCHANGE THE PILLION PAD FOR A TWO-UP SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED FOR TWO PERSON USE. WARNING LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE KNOWN OWNERS OF THE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE PRIMER FINISHED PAINT TO BE PLACED ON THE REAR FENDER OF THE BIKE AND WARNING LABELS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO DEALERS TO BE APPLIED TO THEIR EXISTING INVENTORY OF PILLION PADS AND ANY PRIMER FINISHED MOTORCYCLES IN INVENTORY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE’S PARTS & ACCESSORIES AT 316-267-9121.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 84 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Big DOG Motorcycles BDM230-00194NHTSA gives no dates made
  • Big DOG Motorcycles BDM230-00195NHTSA gives no dates made
  • Big DOG Motorcycles BDM230-00081NHTSA gives no dates made

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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