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2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall - Campaign #02V124000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #02V124000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MADE BY SWAY-A-WAY, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TO THE SWING ARM COULD BREAK.

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Motorcycle 2000 INDIAN CHIEF
Manufacturer INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Manufactured between 6/1/1999 - 10/31/2000
Recalled on 5/14/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/8/2002
# Affected 4,590
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
Description ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MADE BY SWAY-A-WAY, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TO THE SWING ARM COULD BREAK.
Consequences THIS COULD RESULT IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 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 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-039. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
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