Recall 02V246000: 2002 Indian Chief

Report received

Sep 13, 2002

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

948vehicles

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 brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier.

Possible consequence

The rear brake can overheat and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the motorcycle to ensure that the rear brake caliper and rotor are correctly positioned. If they are not, the dealer will replace the swing arm and rear brake assembly. Owner notification began august 28, 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 Chief4 complaints