2000 INDIAN CHIEF Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 02V124000 on 05/13/2002
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1999 - 10/30/2000
- Affected:
- 4,590
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 02V144000 on 06/02/2002
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1999 - 08/29/2000
- Affected:
- 4,765
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.
- Consequence:
- Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will fit the motorcycles with a new riser top clamp. owner notification began may 31, 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 motorcycle at 1-408-846-7228.
- Notes:
- Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. imcsb-040. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V039000 on 02/11/2003
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1999 - 05/19/2001
- Affected:
- 7,947
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 03V191000 on 05/21/2003
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2000 - 03/02/2003
- Affected:
- 3,625
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
2000 INDIAN CHIEF TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- 012
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Damper kit for rear fender. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TSB-040903
- Component:
- 022400 suspension:rear:shock absorber
- Summary:
- Indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle is carrying. to adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an appropriate spanner wrench. no model or model years listed. *
- Bulletin:
- TSB-040902
- Component:
- 102400 power train:manual transmission:lubricant
- Summary:
- Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-040901
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe
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