INDIAN SPIRIT 2002: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V180000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | SPIRIT | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-08-16 | 2002-07-08 | 2002-07-22 |
Production Dates: 2002-05-24 - 2002-07-02
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 590
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
UNDER REPEATED HEAVY LOADS, THE REAR AXLE COULD DEFORM CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND SEIZING OF THE BEARINGS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLES ON THESE MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 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 AT 1-408-846-7228.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
