4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2002-07-22
Description
On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4 bolts or 5/16 bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly enough to prevent axle rotation.
Consequence
If the axle is allowed to rotate, the axle could come out of the right front fork, collapsing the front end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the front forks to determine whether the pinch bolts are 1/4 or 5/16 bolts made of stainless steel. If the forks are clamped with 1/4 bolts, the dealer will replace the forks with forks designed with 5/16 bolts. If the forks are clamped with 5/16 stainless steel pinch bolts, the dealer will replace the bolts with 5/16 bolts made of zinc plated steel. Owner notification began july 9, 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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2003-08-07
Description
On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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).
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 2002-11-19
Description
On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike.
Consequence
If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the windshields. Owner notification began january 16, 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-050. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - 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).