Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #03V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V191000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 3,625 affected units, INDIAN/WINDSHIELDS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective brackets. the brackets that attach the windshield to the motorcycle are formed such that the mounting bolts are not flush with the bracket. this could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield. Owner notification began may 30, 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: 03V191000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2003-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Indian/windshields
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 3,625

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IMCSB-056
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective brackets. the brackets that attach the windshield to the motorcycle are formed such that the mounting bolts are not flush with the bracket. this could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break.
Consequence Summary: Broken mounting bolts could lead to the windshield coming loose and even falling off the bike, potentially striking the rider or otherwise causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield. Owner notification began may 30, 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

SID: row-e6em.drp6.4k6w
NHTSA ID: 03V191000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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