Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #02V083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V083000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 907 affected units, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK FRACTURE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V083000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2002-03-21T00:00:00
Subject: Indian motorcycle/fuel tank fracture
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 907

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IMCSB-038
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t4mz.ui4i~5inx
NHTSA ID: 02V083000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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