2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ehc failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…”
“1 have an avon tire 300 av72 that has the tread separating down the center of the tire this is the second time this tire has done this to me with less than 3000 miles how many complaints will it take before someone gets killed with one of these tires !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tt”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bigdog ridgeback motorcycle. He stated that the dealer repaired recall 09v147000 component: wheels:center section; however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer wasn't able to balance the wheels; therefore he was unable to drive the motorcycle. The current and the…”
“Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2004 big dog motorcycles have a safety recall for power failures while the motorcycle is being operated. I have a 2005 big dog ridgeback and have experienced the same on 2 separate occasions. Please research…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v147000 (wheels: center section) in june 2009. He stated that he was informed by the dealer that the replacement wheel would be arriving soon in order for the vehicle to be repaired…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bigdog ridgeback motorcycle. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v147000 (wheels:center section) in may of 2009 and immediately called the dealer. The dealer stated that the wheel was on back order for approximately six months, but advised…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in reference to recall campaign id number 09v147000 (wheels:center section). The recall remedy has not been performed due to the unavailability of the part required for the repair. The part was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 big dog ridgeback motorcycle. He received notification of a recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number 09v147000: wheels: center section) on may 29, 2009. The dealer was contacted several times in an attempt to secure an appointment for a recall repair; however, the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.