Recall 03V173000: 2002–2003 Indian Chief Vintage and 1 other model

Report received

May 5, 2003

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

1,979vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

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, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the motorcycle to stop. A clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began may 13, 2003. 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 1-888-899-2997.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Indian Chief4 complaints
• 2003 Indian Chief2 complaints
• 2002 Indian Chief Vintage0 complaints
• 2003 Indian Chief Vintage0 complaints