2001 INDIAN SPIRIT Recalls (4)

Campaign:
02V176000 on 07/21/2002
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
03/27/2001 - 07/10/2001
Affected:
1,189
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
02V311000 on 11/18/2002
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
05/31/2001 - 10/31/2002
Affected:
5,464
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

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:
03V286000 on 08/06/2003
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
07/13/2000 - 07/27/2003
Affected:
6,570
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

2001 INDIAN SPIRIT TSBs (2)

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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