Defect Description For Recall
Certain Windshields That Were Sold As Standard Equipment On These Motorcycles Or Sold As Accessories For All Other Chief Models May Have DefeCTIve Brackets. The Brackets That Attach The Windshield To The Motorcycle Are Formed Such That The Mounting Bolts Are Not Flush With The Bracket. This Could Place Excessive Stress On The Bolts Causing Them To Break.
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
CHIEF
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
03V191000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield
Effect Of Defect
Broken Mounting Bolts Could Lead To The Windshield Coming Loose And Even Falling Off The Bike, Potentially Striking The Rider Or Otherwise Causing The Rider To Lose Control Of The Motorcycle And Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brackets And Bolts On The Windshield. Owner Notification Began May 30, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000701
End Of Manufacture
20030303
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3625
Date Owners Notified
20030530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20030505
Make Campaign Number
IMCSB-056