Recall 02V124000: 1999–2000 Indian Chief

Report received

May 3, 2002

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

4,590vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

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 equipped with rear shock absorbers made by sway-a-way, the bolts that mount the rear shock absorbers to the swing arm could break.

Possible consequence

This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers and replace them if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Indian Chief9 complaints
• 2000 Indian Chief40 complaints