INDIAN SCOUT 2002: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V286000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | SCOUT | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-08-25 | 2003-08-04 | 2003-08-07 |
Production Dates: 2000-07-14 - 2003-07-28
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IMCSB-058
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6570
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
