Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #02V246000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V246000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 948 affected units, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/REAR BRAKE CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the rear brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the motorcycle to ensure that the rear brake caliper and rotor are correctly positioned. if they are not, the dealer will replace the swing arm and rear brake assembly. owner notification began august 28, 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: 02V246000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2002-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Indian motorcycle/rear brake caliper
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 948

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IMCSB-048
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier.
Consequence Summary: The rear brake can overheat and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the motorcycle to ensure that the rear brake caliper and rotor are correctly positioned. if they are not, the dealer will replace the swing arm and rear brake assembly. owner notification began august 28, 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-6ih2~4smh-7tvd
NHTSA ID: 02V246000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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