Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #02V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V176000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 1,189 affected units, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FRONT FORK PINCH BOLTS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V176000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2002-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Indian motorcycle/front fork pinch bolts
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,189

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-fv3i-mgga_bppw
NHTSA ID: 02V176000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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