1999-2000 Indian Chief recall: rear
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on May 3, 2002. It covers about 4,590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,590
- reported
- May 3, 2002
- owners notified
- May 8, 2002
- related complaints
- 16
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V124000
Affected vehicles
- Indian Chief 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 02V124000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Indian Chief rear?
Yes. Recall 02V124000, reported on May 3, 2002, covers about 4,590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V124000?
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.
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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