2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall - Campaign #02V124000

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2000 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #02V124000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

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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Motorcycle 2000 INDIAN CHIEF Manufacturer INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY Manufactured between 6/1/1999 - 10/31/2000 Recalled on 5/14/2002 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 5/8/2002 # Affected 4,590 Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR Description 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. Consequences THIS COULD RESULT IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action 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. Notes INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-039. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD View All INDIAN CHIEF Recalls