2003 Indian Chief Vintage recall: equipment
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on April 3, 2003. It covers about 70 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 70
- reported
- Apr 3, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2003
Equipment
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles equipped with factory designed front and rear engine guards, the guards do not allow sufficient clearance between the motorcycle and the ground during routine cornering.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the current engine guards and give the owners a $250 credit toward the purchase of parts and accessories for their motorcycles. Redesigned engine guards will be provided in approximately 90 days. The removal and replacement of these guards will be performed without charge to the owners. Owner notification began march 28, 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 03V132000
Affected vehicles
- Indian Chief Vintage 2003 2003
Questions about recall 03V132000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Indian Chief Vintage equipment?
Yes. Recall 03V132000, reported on April 3, 2003, covers about 70 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V132000?
Dealers will remove the current engine guards and give the owners a $250 credit toward the purchase of parts and accessories for their motorcycles. Redesigned engine guards will be provided in approximately 90 days. The removal and replacement of these guards will be performed without charge to the owners. Owner notification began march 28, 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.
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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