Indian Spirit 2002
Model Spirit made in 2002 by Indian got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and structure.
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 | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V258000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 10/09/2002 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 - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V130000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 11/30/2001 to 09/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1643 | 04/28/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 04/04/2003 | 04/22/2003 | |||||||
| 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 engine 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 april 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-054. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V038000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 11/13/2001 to 12/14/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 146 | 02/05/2002 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 02/05/2002 | 02/07/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This clogging prevents the venting system from allowing pressure to escape from the gas tank, which could result in gas flowing back into the carburetor and possibly spilling onto the ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All motorcycles have been inspected and, if necessary, corrected. this campaign is 100% completed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V083000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 11/13/2001 to 03/08/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 907 | 03/19/2002 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 03/21/2002 | 03/27/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. imcsb-038. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V286000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 07/14/2000 to 07/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6570 | 08/25/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 08/04/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the fender mount to fail resulting in the fender coming into contact with the wheel, resulting in the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. this bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact indian at 1-888-899-2997. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V311000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 06/01/2001 to 11/01/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5464 | 01/16/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 11/15/2002 | 11/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the windshields. owner notification began january 16, 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-050. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE03024 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 06/04/2003 | 08/11/2003 | HEADLIGHT SEPARATES | 03V258000 | |
| Odi and indian received a total of 6 reports alleging the teardrop-shaped headlight was separating from its retaining bracket on the subject motorcycles.shortly after opening this pe, indian recalled the vehicles to correct the problem.odi has confirmed indian's claim that this problem relates only to those models with teardrop headlight bucket. | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Received recal 03v286000 concerning fender mount, and recall 03v258000 concerning head light bracket breakage. dealer refused to honor the recalls.*ak | |||
| 04/27/2003 | 5700 | 0 | 03/03/2002 |
| Consumer notice a crack in both 90 degree bends of headlight bracket, where it connects to the front of the vehicle. consumer feels this is unsafe. *nlm | |||
| 12/30/2002 | 7800 | ||
| Consumer notice a crack in the headlight bracket, where it connects to the front of the vehicle. consumer feels this is unsafe, cause if the headlight bracket had fallen off while driving, could of resulted in an accident. please provide more details. ts | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall 03v130000 notice in april concerning fuel tank vent tube defect in april 2003. dealer did not have the parts available, and consumer did not receive a call to verify when the parts would become available.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1500 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle transmission is continuously failing. transmission was replaced once, problem still exists.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Received recal 03v286000 concerning fender mount, and recall 03v258000 concerning head light bracket breakage. dealer refused to honor the recalls.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | MONIE | GINA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE | 7085341376 | |
| MD | WALDORF | 20601 | HITCH MAN INC. | 3018700290 |
| NY | ST. JAMES | 11780 | RAMP INDIAN | 631-7242400 |