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#BS-2004-BIGPIT-7B2E2004 Bigdog Pitbull
Based on reports from 2 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported electrical system:ignition:module issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.
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Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:module (1 reports).
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2004 Bigdog Pitbull: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical System:ignition:module Issues
Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.
Electrical System:wiring Issues
Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bigdog Pitbull, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SCREW MAY BECOME LOOSE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL DUE TO THE LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING ATTACHING STUD MAY BREAK OFF ALLOWING THE KICKSTAND TO DEPLOY INTO THE EXTENDED POSITION.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE KICKSTAND SPRING MAY STRETCH AND DETACH FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE KICKSTAND.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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