2003 INDIAN Chief Vintage Recalls
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Recall Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE TEARDROP HEADLIGHT CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK AND THE LIGHT TO SLIP OUT OF POSITION OR FALL OFF.Possible Effects
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Action
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IMC AT 1-888-899-2997.Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Recall Manufacture Dates
2003-01-15 - 2003-07-10Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY DESIGNED FRONT AND REAR ENGINE GUARDS, THE GUARDS DO NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE GROUND DURING ROUTINE CORNERING.Possible Effects
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Action
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CURRENT ENGINE GUARDS AND GIVE THE OWNERS A $250 CREDIT TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. REDESIGNED ENGINE GUARDS WILL BE PROVIDED IN APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS. THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE GUARDS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 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.Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-053. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Recall Manufacture Dates
2003-01-16 - 2003-03-26Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE GAS TANK VENT TUBE, THE VENT TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY IN WET WEATHER. VENT TUBE CLOGGING CAN CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP. A CLOGGED VENT TUBE MAY ALSO CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE GAS TANK AND PUSH A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL.Possible Effects
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.Action
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT VENT TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE REPOSITIONED TO PREVENT CLOGGING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 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.Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Recall Manufacture Dates
2002-02-28 - 2003-04-23Vehicles Affected
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All chief-vintage Recalls
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2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2019 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2015 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2009 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2003 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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2002 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
Other INDIAN Recalls
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INDIAN BLACKHAWK
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INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK
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INDIAN BOMBER
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INDIAN CHALLENGER
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INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE
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INDIAN CHALLENGER LIMITED
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INDIAN CHIEF
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INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
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INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEF CENTENNIAL
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INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
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INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE
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INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER
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INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
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INDIAN CHIEFTAN
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INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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INDIAN CLASSIC
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INDIAN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN FTR1200
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INDIAN FTR 1200 RALLY
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INDIAN FTR 1200 R CARBON
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INDIAN FTR 1200 S
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INDIAN PURSUIT
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INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE
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INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE PREMIU
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INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED
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INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED PREMIUM
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INDIAN ROADMASTER
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INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC
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INDIAN ROADMASTER DARK HORSE
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INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
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INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON
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INDIAN ROADMASTER LIMITED
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INDIAN SCOUT
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INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
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INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER ICON
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INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SIXTY
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INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER TWENTY
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INDIAN SCOUT CENTENNIAL
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INDIAN SCOUT ICON
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INDIAN SCOUT ROGUE
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INDIAN SCOUT ROGUE SIXTY
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INDIAN SCOUT SIXTY
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INDIAN SPIRIT
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INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
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INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
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INDIAN SUPER CHIEF
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INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED
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INDIAN VINTAGE
- INDIAN BLACKHAWK
- INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK
- INDIAN BOMBER
- INDIAN CHALLENGER
- INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE
- INDIAN CHALLENGER LIMITED
- INDIAN CHIEF
- INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
- INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEF CENTENNIAL
- INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE
- INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER
- INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
- INDIAN CHIEFTAN
- INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- INDIAN CLASSIC
- INDIAN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN FTR1200
- INDIAN FTR 1200 RALLY
- INDIAN FTR 1200 R CARBON
- INDIAN FTR 1200 S
- INDIAN PURSUIT
- INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE
- INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE PREMIU
- INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED
- INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED PREMIUM
- INDIAN ROADMASTER
- INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC
- INDIAN ROADMASTER DARK HORSE
- INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
- INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON
- INDIAN ROADMASTER LIMITED
- INDIAN SCOUT
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER ICON
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER SIXTY
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER TWENTY
- INDIAN SCOUT CENTENNIAL
- INDIAN SCOUT ICON
- INDIAN SCOUT ROGUE
- INDIAN SCOUT ROGUE SIXTY
- INDIAN SCOUT SIXTY
- INDIAN SPIRIT
- INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
- INDIAN SUPER CHIEF
- INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED
- INDIAN VINTAGE