2003 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #03V132000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY DESIGNED FRONT AND REAR ENGINE GUARDS, THE GUARDS DO NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE GROUND DURING ROUTINE CORNERING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2003 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/16/2003 - 3/26/2003 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/2003 |
| Influenced by |
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2003 |
| # Affected |
70 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY DESIGNED FRONT AND REAR ENGINE GUARDS, THE GUARDS DO NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE GROUND DURING ROUTINE CORNERING. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CURRENT ENGINE GUARDS AND GIVE THE OWNERS A $250 CREDIT TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. REDESIGNED ENGINE GUARDS WILL BE PROVIDED IN APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS. THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE GUARDS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 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-053. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2003 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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