NHTSA recall campaign
02V083000
ManufacturerINDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANYReported2002-03-21Affected907 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →