| Make : INDIAN | Model : SCOUT | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20000714 - 20030728 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V286000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030825 | Date Received by ODI: 20030804 | Date Added to Database: 20030807 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: IMCSB-058 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6570 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE FENDER MOUNT TO FAIL RESULTING IN THE FENDER COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL, RESULTING IN THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL BOLT A BRACKET ONTO EACH FRONT FORK. THIS BRACKET WILL HOLD THE FENDER MOUNT IN PLACE EVEN IF THE WELD FAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN AT 1-888-899-2997. |
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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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