Recall 02V083000: 2002 Indian Scout and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 21, 2002

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

907vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Indian Scout6 complaints
• 2002 Indian Spirit5 complaints