Recalls for your 2001 Indian Chief

Recalls for 2001 Indian Chief

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2003-02-12
Description
On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.

Consequence
This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator.  Owner notification began february 14, 2003.  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 1-888-899-2997.  

Notes
Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no.  Imcsb-045.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD


Posted on: 2003-05-22
Description
Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective brackets.  The brackets that attach the windshield to the motorcycle are formed such that the mounting bolts are not flush with the bracket.  This could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break.  

Consequence
Broken mounting bolts could lead to the windshield coming loose and even falling off the bike, potentially striking the rider or otherwise causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield.  Owner notification began may 30, 2003.  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 1-888-899-2997.  

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).