Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #03V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V173000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 1,979 affected units, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/VENT TUBE CLOGGING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the motorcycle to stop. a clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. owner notification began may 13, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V173000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2003-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Indian motorcycle/vent tube clogging
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 1,979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the motorcycle to stop. a clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. owner notification began may 13, 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03V173000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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