2002 Indian Scout and Indian Spirit recall: tank assembly

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on March 21, 2002. It covers about 907 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 907
reported: Mar 21, 2002
owners notified: Mar 19, 2002
related complaints: 3

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.
Risk: Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. Owner notification began march 19, 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 02V083000

Affected vehicles

Indian Scout 2002 2002
Indian Spirit 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.

2002 Indian Scout 2002 Indian Spirit

Questions about recall 02V083000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Indian Scout and Indian Spirit tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 02V083000, reported on March 21, 2002, covers about 907 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V083000?

Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. Owner notification began march 19, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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