2002 Indian Chief, Indian Scout and others recall: rear
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on July 8, 2002. It covers about 590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 590
- reported
- Jul 8, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 16, 2002
- related complaints
- 1
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
Affected vehicles
- Indian Chief 2002 2002
- Indian Scout 2002 2002
- Indian Spirit 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 02V180000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Indian Chief, Indian Scout and others rear?
Yes. Recall 02V180000, reported on July 8, 2002, covers about 590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V180000?
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.
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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