Indian Chief 2001

Model Chief made in 2001 by Indian got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, visibility.

Chief year 2001

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2001

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
03V039000	INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	from 03/01/1999 to 05/20/2001	V (Vehicle)	7947	02/14/2003	MFR	INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	02/10/2003	02/12/2003
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
Consequence Summary	This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. owner notification began february 14, 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.
Notes	Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. imcsb-045. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
03V191000	INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	from 07/01/2000 to 03/03/2003	V (Vehicle)	3625	05/30/2003	MFR	INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	05/05/2003	05/22/2003
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 Summary	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.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-040901	07/01/2009	10030064	Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe	07/29/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-040901	07/01/2009	10030064	Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe	07/29/2009
TSB-040902	07/22/2009	10030026	Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe	07/22/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT
TSB-040902	07/22/2009	10030026	Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe	07/22/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY
012	01/30/2003	10001068	Damper kit for rear fender. *tt	04/14/2003
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
TSB-040903	07/22/2009	10030025	Indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle is carrying. to adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an appropriate spanner wrench. no model or model years listed. *	07/22/2009

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SUSPENSION
PE01039	INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	11/21/2001	04/30/2002	REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE	02V124000
	Allege swing-arm shock mount fractures and rear suspension collapses

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
		1
	Consumer noticed an electrical short in vehicle causing damage to battery. dealer has been notified. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
		1
	Consumer states while traveling 60 mph and without any indication vehicle stalled. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/01/2001
	Primary case is blowing out oil. dealer cannot remedy. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
06/06/2002			06/01/2002
	No summary listed for above mentioned motorcycle. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/01/2001
	Rear brakes wore out at 1800 miles, dealer replaced rotors. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/23/2001
	Rear brakes went out on motorcycle. brake pads were completely woren out.*ak
SUSPENSION
07/10/2001		0
	At 75 and 80 mph motorcycle will begin to wobble. here was no control, and consumer had to slow it down to stop shaking. please provide any further information.*ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
05/20/2001
	Front fork seals were leaking, repaired under warranty.*ak
06/22/2001
	Fork seals were leaking. shock absorbers for front end of motorcycle. contact dealer. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
02/02/2003
	The dealer refused to honor the recall for the windshield. *nlm

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
MI	SMITHS CREEK	48074	GRACE PERFORMANCE	(810)989-9050