Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Pinch Bolts That Clamp The Front Forks To The Axle May Be 1/4″ Bolts Or 5/16″ Bolts Made Of Stainless Steel. In Both Cases, These Bolts May Not Be Of Sufficient Strength Over Time To Clamp The Front Fork To The Axle Tightly Enough To Prevent Axle Rotation.
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
SCOUT CENTENNIAL
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V176000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
If The Axle Is Allowed To Rotate, The Axle Could Come Out Of The Right Front Fork, Collapsing The Front End, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Front Forks To Determine Whether The Pinch Bolts Are 1/4″ Or 5/16″ Bolts Made Of Stainless Steel. If The Forks Are Clamped With 1/4″ Bolts, The Dealer Will Replace The Forks With Forks Designed With 5/16″ Bolts. If The Forks Are Clamped With 5/16″ Stainless Steel Pinch Bolts, The Dealer Will Replace The Bolts With 5/16″ Bolts Made Of Zinc Plated Steel. Owner Notification Began July 9, 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
20001222
End Of Manufacture
20010711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1189
Date Owners Notified
20020709
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20020702