2002 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #02V180000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Motorcycle |
2002 INDIAN CHIEF |
|
| Manufacturer |
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/24/2002 - 7/2/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/2002 |
| Influenced by |
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2002 |
| # Affected |
590 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
|
|
| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH. |
| Consequences |
UNDER REPEATED HEAVY LOADS, THE REAR AXLE COULD DEFORM CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND SEIZING OF THE BEARINGS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLES ON THESE MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN AT 1-408-846-7228. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2002 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2002 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
|
|
View All INDIAN CHIEF Recalls |
|