2002 Indian Chief recall: caliper
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on September 13, 2002. It covers about 948 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 948
- reported
- Sep 13, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 28, 2002
- related complaints
- 1
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
Affected vehicles
- Indian Chief 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 02V246000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Indian Chief caliper?
Yes. Recall 02V246000, reported on September 13, 2002, covers about 948 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V246000?
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.
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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