2002 Indian Chief recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Indian Chief, covering 7,142 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V173000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V191000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier.
- Risk
- The rear brake can overheat and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the motorcycle to ensure that the rear brake caliper and rotor are correctly positioned. If they are not, the dealer will replace the swing arm and rear brake assembly. Owner notification began august 28, 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.
Recall number 02V246000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.
- Risk
- Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axles on these motorcycles. Owner notification began august 16, 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.
Recall number 02V180000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Indian Chief recalls
How do I check if my 2002 Indian Chief has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2002 Indian Chief have?
4, covering fuel system, gasoline, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
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