Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Rear Axles Are Made Of A Material With A Lower Than Desirable Yield Strength.
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
SCOUT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V180000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20020524
End Of Manufacture
20020702
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
590
Date Owners Notified
20020816
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20020708