Make : INDIAN | Model : CHIEF | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990601 - 20001031 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V124000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020508 | Date Received by ODI: 20020503 | Date Added to Database: 20020514 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IMCSB-039 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4590 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |