INDIAN CHIEF 1999: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEF | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-05-31 | 2002-05-30 | 2002-06-03 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-01 - 2000-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IMCSB-040
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4765
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HANDLE BAR RISER TOP CLAMP COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLE BARS.
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL FIT THE MOTORCYCLES WITH A NEW RISER TOP CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 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.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-040. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
