Indian Chief Vintage 2003
Model Chief Vintage made in 2003 by Indian got 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V132000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 01/16/2003 to 03/26/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | 03/28/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 04/03/2003 | 04/22/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles equipped with factory designed front and rear engine guards, the guards do not allow sufficient clearance between the motorcycle and the ground during routine cornering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the current engine guards and give the owners a $250 credit toward the purchase of parts and accessories for their motorcycles. redesigned engine guards will be provided in approximately 90 days. the removal and replacement of these guards will be performed without charge to the owners. owner notification began march 28, 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-053. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V258000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 01/15/2003 to 07/10/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6173 | 07/31/2003 | ODI | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 07/22/2003 | 07/29/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or fall off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new bracket. owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact imc at 1-888-899-2997. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |