Recall 02V180000: 2002 Indian Chief and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 8, 2002

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

590vehicles

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, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Indian Chief4 complaints
• 2002 Indian Scout6 complaints
• 2002 Indian Spirit5 complaints