Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, Fractures Can Occur On Either The Left Or Right Fuel Tank At The Top Of The Joint Where The Bracket Is Welded To The Tank Back Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
SCOUT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V083000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Can Escape From The Tank, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Gas Tanks With Tanks That Have A Redesigned Mounting Bracket. Owner Notification Began March 19, 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 Motorcycle At 1-408-846-7228.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20011113
End Of Manufacture
20020308
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
907
Date Owners Notified
20020319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20020321
Make Campaign Number
IMCSB-038