2001 INDIAN Chief Recalls
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Recall Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPUFIRE BRAND SERIES TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATORS, IF DAMAGED, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN AN OPEN MODE THAT ALLOWS BATTERY VOLTAGE TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE REGULATOR.Possible Effects
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE.Action
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 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.Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-045. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Recall Manufacture Dates
1999-03-01 - 2001-05-20Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
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.Possible Effects
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.Action
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.Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Recall Manufacture Dates
2000-07-01 - 2003-03-03Vehicles Affected
3625
All chief Recalls
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2018 INDIAN CHIEF
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2003 INDIAN CHIEF
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2002 INDIAN CHIEF
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2001 INDIAN CHIEF
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2000 INDIAN CHIEF
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Other INDIAN Recalls
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INDIAN BLACKHAWK
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INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK
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INDIAN BOMBER
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INDIAN CHIEF
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INDIAN CHIEF CENTENNIAL
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INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
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INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE
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INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER
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INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
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INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
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INDIAN CHIEFTAN
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INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN CLASSIC
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INDIAN DARK HORSE
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INDIAN ROADMASTER
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INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC
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INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
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INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON
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INDIAN SCOUT
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INDIAN SCOUT CENTENNIAL
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INDIAN SPIRIT
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INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
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INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
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INDIAN VINTAGE
- INDIAN BLACKHAWK
- INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK
- INDIAN BOMBER
- INDIAN CHIEF
- INDIAN CHIEF CENTENNIAL
- INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE
- INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER
- INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
- INDIAN CHIEFTAN
- INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN CLASSIC
- INDIAN DARK HORSE
- INDIAN ROADMASTER
- INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC
- INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
- INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON
- INDIAN SCOUT
- INDIAN SCOUT CENTENNIAL
- INDIAN SPIRIT
- INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
- INDIAN VINTAGE