Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles Equipped With Rear Shock Absorbers Made By Sway-A-Way, The Bolts That Mount The Rear Shock Absorbers To The Swing Arm Could Break.
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
CHIEF
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V124000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In The Collapse Of The Rear Suspension, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Shock Absorbers And Replace Them If Necessary. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During May 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4590
Date Owners Notified
20020508
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20020503
Make Campaign Number
IMCSB-039