Indian Chief 2003
Model Chief made in 2003 by Indian got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility.
Model 2003
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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 009 | 01/13/2003 | 10001069 | Pushrod adjustment. *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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 2500 | 3 | |
| Ignition switch fails causing engine to back fire and quit. switch has been replaced with oem switch 3 times with same result! front brake leaver has excessive travel at times limiting braking potential on front tire. problem is intermittent. rear drive belt is wearing rear pulley excessively increasing the potential for belt failure. *cb | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 02/04/2003 | ||
| All 2002 and 2003 chief models have a kick stand that does not have a locking mechanism like prior year models. this allows the kick stand to fold up at the slightest forward movement of the motorcycle and the vehicle to fall over causing serious injury to any person, or crush and kill a child, standing next to the 600+ lbs vehicle. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 2500 | 3 | |
| Ignition switch fails causing engine to back fire and quit. switch has been replaced with oem switch 3 times with same result! front brake leaver has excessive travel at times limiting braking potential on front tire. problem is intermittent. rear drive belt is wearing rear pulley excessively increasing the potential for belt failure. *cb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/19/2003 | 2500 | 3 | |
| Ignition switch fails causing engine to back fire and quit. switch has been replaced with oem switch 3 times with same result! front brake leaver has excessive travel at times limiting braking potential on front tire. problem is intermittent. rear drive belt is wearing rear pulley excessively increasing the potential for belt failure. *cb | |||