1999-2003 Indian Chief recall: windshield
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on May 5, 2003. It covers about 3,625 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,625
- reported
- May 5, 2003
- owners notified
- May 30, 2003
- related complaints
- 3
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective brackets. The brackets that attach the windshield to the motorcycle are formed such that the mounting bolts are not flush with the bracket. This could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break.
- Risk
- Broken mounting bolts could lead to the windshield coming loose and even falling off the bike, potentially striking the rider or otherwise causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield. Owner notification began may 30, 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 03V191000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about visibility problems.
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Questions about recall 03V191000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2003 Indian Chief windshield?
Yes. Recall 03V191000, reported on May 5, 2003, covers about 3,625 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V191000?
Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield. Owner notification began may 30, 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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