Recall 02V144000: 1999–2000 Indian Chief

Report received

May 30, 2002

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

4,765vehicles

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, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.

Possible consequence

Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will fit the motorcycles with a new riser top clamp. Owner notification began may 31, 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.

• 1999 Indian Chief9 complaints
• 2000 Indian Chief40 complaints