Key Takeaway

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK FRACTURE by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY was recalled on March 27, 2002. What to do: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS TANKS WITH TANKS THAT HAVE A REDESIGNED MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE TH...

NHTSA Ongoing

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK FRACTURE

Recalled: March 27, 2002 ~907 units affected 02V083

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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...

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