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2001-2003 Indian Scout and Indian Spirit recall: structure

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on August 4, 2003. It covers about 6,570 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,570
reported
Aug 4, 2003
owners notified
Aug 25, 2003
related complaints
11

Structure

What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
Risk
This could cause the fender mount to fail resulting in the fender coming into contact with the wheel, resulting in the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. This bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact indian at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 03V286000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 03V286000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Indian Scout and Indian Spirit structure?

Yes. Recall 03V286000, reported on August 4, 2003, covers about 6,570 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V286000?

Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. This bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact indian 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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