| Make : INDIAN | Model : SCOUT | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20011113 - 20011214 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V038000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020205 | Date Received by ODI: 20020205 | Date Added to Database: 20020207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 146 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM THAT BECAME CLOGGED DURING PRODUCTION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CLOGGING PREVENTS THE VENTING SYSTEM FROM ALLOWING PRESSURE TO ESCAPE FROM THE GAS TANK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN GAS FLOWING BACK INTO THE CARBURETOR AND POSSIBLY SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND. |
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Remedy:
ALL MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECTED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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