2002 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE Recall
- Campaign:
- 03V173000 on 05/06/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 02/27/2002 - 04/22/2003
- Affected:
- 1,979
- Defect:
- On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the motorcycle to stop. a clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. owner notification began may 13, 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).
2002 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE TSBs (3)
- 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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