| Make : INDIAN | Model : SPIRIT | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20011113 - 20020308 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020319 | Date Received by ODI: 20020321 | Date Added to Database: 20020327 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: IMCSB-038 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 907 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL TANK AT THE TOP OF THE JOINT WHERE THE BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE TANK BACK PLATE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS TANKS WITH TANKS THAT HAVE A REDESIGNED MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 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 MOTORCYCLE AT 1-408-846-7228. |
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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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