Indian Chief 2002
Model Chief made in 2002 by Indian got 4 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 2002
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V173000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 02/28/2002 to 04/23/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1979 | 05/13/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 05/05/2003 | 05/07/2003 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V246000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 04/01/2002 to 08/06/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 948 | 08/28/2002 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 09/13/2002 | 09/17/2002 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. imcsb-048.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V180000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 05/24/2002 to 07/02/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 590 | 08/16/2002 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 07/08/2002 | 07/22/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axles on these motorcycles. owner notification began august 16, 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 at 1-408-846-7228. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 046A | 07/17/2002 | 635928 | Subject regarding starter replacement starting procedure. *tt | 11/02/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| IMCTB008 | 02/03/2003 | 10001174 | Head stud/bolt cleaning, torque values and tightening sequence. *jb | 04/17/2003 | |
| 009 | 01/13/2003 | 10001069 | Pushrod adjustment. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
| 049A | 10/25/2002 | 10000591 | Flywheel oil passage-way inspection. *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
| 041A | 05/31/2002 | 635930 | This bulletin involves checking for proper installation of the piston wrist pin retainers. *tt | 11/02/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 007 | 01/13/2003 | 10001066 | Rear wheel alignment and drive belt tension adjustment for a noisy misaligned drive belt. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 051 | 12/11/2002 | 10000844 | Transmission pulley, drive belt, and rear drive pulley replacement. *tt | 04/01/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 051 | 01/29/2003 | 10001067 | Transmission pulley, drive belt, and rear drive pulley replacement. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 600 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is not able to start motorcycle. took vehice to dealer and they replaced the starter. please describe furhter. *ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving a noise was heard. motorcycle was taken to the dealer who replaced the misaligned drive pulleys and belts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/15/2001 | |||
| Master cylinder is leaking fluid, causing vehicle to wobble. dealer notified.*ak | |||