2000 INDIAN CHIEF
4 recalls, 52 complaints - 9 TSBs
03V191000 May 5, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
CERTAIN WINDSHIELDS THAT WERE SOLD AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES OR SOLD AS ACCESSORIES FOR ALL OTHER CHIEF MODELS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS. THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MOTORCYCLE ARE FORMED SUCH THAT THE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE NOT FLUSH WITH THE BRACKET. THIS COULD ... Read more
Consequence
BROKEN MOUNTING BOLTS COULD LEAD TO THE WINDSHIELD COMING LOOSE AND EVEN FALLING OFF THE BIKE, POTENTIALLY STRIKING THE RIDER OR OTHERWISE CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS AND BOLTS ON THE WINDSHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 30, 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... Read more
03V039000 Feb 10, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPUFIRE BRAND SERIES TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATORS, IF DAMAGED, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN AN OPEN MODE THAT ALLOWS BATTERY VOLTAGE TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE REGULATOR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 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 MOTORC... Read more
02V144000 May 30, 2002
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HANDLE BAR RISER TOP CLAMP COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLE BARS.
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.
02V124000 May 3, 2002
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
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.
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 I... Read more
Complaint Statistics
52 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
HORN DOESNT WORK,CHARGING SYSTEM DOESNT WORK,WINDSHIELD COMES LOSE. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
HORN DOESNT WORK,CHARGING SYSTEM DOESNT WORK,WINDSHIELD COMES LOSE. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Oct 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
HORN DOESNT WORK,CHARGING SYSTEM DOESNT WORK,WINDSHIELD COMES LOSE. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jun 14, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT T BRAKES HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 23, 2003
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #03V039000 SUBJECT: VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED KERRY FORD ON 4/28/2003 WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM KERRY FORD ON THE DATE WHEN THE RECALLED PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE. *NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Apr 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 9, 2000
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE TURN SIGNALS FLASH THREE TIMES. WHILE THEY ARE FLASHING, THE TURN SIGNALS CAN NOT BE TURNED ON WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE STRUCK IN THE SIDE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. *JB
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 1, 2003
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Mar 31, 2003
THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR FOR A LEAK, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 26, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL PERFORMED REGARDING THE WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 18, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY DIED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE BULB. DEALER STATED THERE IS A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THREE WEEKS LATER LIGHTS SHORTED OUT AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN HE RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICED FOR THE HANDLE BAR. MAY 31 2001. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE 200 EAST TENTH STREET GILROY CA 95020 #FOR JUDY WOODS 408 846 7228 COMPANY 408 846 7228. MR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 18, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY DIED. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A SHORTAGE. MR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 16, 2002
WAITING 4 MONTHS FOR DEALERS OF INDIAN TO "GET PARTS FROM INDIAN" - STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE.. NOTIFIED INDIAN PERSONEL IN GILROY, NO CALL BACK YET. TS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02V124000 FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS. WHEN HE TOOK IT IN ON OR ABOUT JULY 2, 2002, WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR RECALL. THEN LEFT, AND RETURNED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME ON OR ABOUT AUG 16, 02, AND WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
MOTORCYCLE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AT 40 MPH WENT INTO A SKID AND I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REPLACED TRANS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. NEW TRANS INSTALLED AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY....FRONT SUSPENSION DIVES WHEN BRAKING AND WOBBLES LEFT TO RIGHT AT 65-7... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
MOTORCYCLE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AT 40 MPH WENT INTO A SKID AND I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. TRANSMISSION FAILED. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REPLACED TRANS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. NEW TRANS INSTALLED AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY....FRONT SUSPENSION DIVES WHEN BRAKING AND WOBBLES LEFT TO RIGHT AT 65-7... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
MOTORCYCLE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AT 40 MPH WENT INTO A SKID ALMOST HIT BY VEHICLE BEHIND ME TRANSMISSION REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. NEW TRANS INSTALLED AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY REPLACED TRANS UNDER WARRANTY WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE OF TRANSMISSION -------- FRONT SUSPENSIO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
MOTORCYCLE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AT 40 MPH WENT INTO A SKID ALMOST HIT BY VEHICLE BEHIND ME TRANSMISSION REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. NEW TRANS INSTALLED AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY REPLACED TRANS UNDER WARRANTY WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE OF TRANSMISSION -------- FRONT SUSPENSIO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 17, 2002
THE MOTORCYCLE "WOBBLES" SO BAD IT GOES OUT OF CONTROL.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Apr 4, 2002
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 02V144000 REPAIRS TO BE DONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MOTORCYCLE WOULD STALL OUT AND DIE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED MOTORCYCLE. *AK THE REAR CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND STALL OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE. *YH
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
CONSUMER FIRST CONTACTED DEALER IN MAY OF 2002, CONCERNING RECALL O2V124000. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT SENT PARTS TO DEALER. CONSUMER HAS CALLED INDIAN CO. NUMEROUS TIMES, WILL NOT RETURN HIS CALLS. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 14, 2002
PARTS TO RECALL 01V144000 IS AVAILABLE , BUT MANUFACTURER HAS NOT SENT THEM TO THE DEALERSHIP YET.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: May 17, 2002
BACK FENDER HAS CRACKED AND CONSUMER CAN HEAR A RATTLING NOISE WHILE RIDING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SUSPENSION
Apr 8, 2002
INDIAN IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT FAILS TO REACT TO THEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THIS MOTORCYCE IS ADVERTISED TO HAVE A SEAT HEIGHT OF 24.5" IT HAS ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND THE RIDE HEIGHT CAN BE VARIED A FEW INCHES HIGHER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU ARE RIDING THE BIKE AND TURN RIGHT THE LEAN OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CAUSE THE OPERATORS RIGHT HAND SIDE FLOORBOARD REAR S... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
THIS MOTORCYCE IS ADVERTISED TO HAVE A SEAT HEIGHT OF 24.5" IT HAS ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND THE RIDE HEIGHT CAN BE VARIED A FEW INCHES HIGHER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU ARE RIDING THE BIKE AND TURN RIGHT THE LEAN OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CAUSE THE OPERATORS RIGHT HAND SIDE FLOORBOARD REAR S... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 3, 2001
Incident date: Sep 30, 2000
MOTORCYCLE SEEMS UNSTABLE ACCELERATING TO CHANGE LANES AND IN SWEEPING TURNS AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 3, 2001
Incident date: May 6, 2000
FRONT END WOBBLES TO THE POINT OF LOSS OF CONTROL. FAST SPEED, OR CURVES MAKE IT WORSE.*AK
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Oct 17, 2001
Incident date: Oct 6, 2001
DOT LABLE INSIDE BOTH RIMS ARE CAUSING INNER TUBE FAILURE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 3, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 65MPH MOTORCYCLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE DRIVER IS NOT AWARE THAT MOTORCYCLE HAS CUT OFF, I FEELS LIKE JUST SLAMMED ON BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 22, 2001
THE SWING ARM SHOCK MOUNT BROKE AT 65MPH AND I NEARLY WENT DOWN.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 2001
DEALER IS RELUCTANT TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THE ONLY FIX TRIED WAS SILICONE ROUND THE THE CHROME FACIA. UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE AT NIGHT AS HEADLIGHT MAY GO OUT WITHIN A 100 MILES OF BEING REPLACED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 26, 2001
BRAKE LINE WAS ROUTED UNDER FRAME , BRAKE STUCK . WHEN PUTTING BRAKES ON IT WILL STAY ON. ALSO, FRONT PAD SEPARATED WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT BRAKES ON. DEALERSHIP WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 26, 2001
BRAKE LINE WAS ROUTED UNDER FRAME , BRAKE STUCK . WHEN PUTTING BRAKES ON IT WILL STAY ON. ALSO, FRONT PAD SEPARATED WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT BRAKES ON. DEALERSHIP WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 8, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH REAR SUSPENSION STEEL PLATE BROKE AND SNAPPED IN HALF, WHICH DAMAGED TIRE. ALSO, FENDER GOT SO HOT THAT THE HEAT DAMAGED MOTORCYCLE SEAT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. CONSUMER STATES MOTOR BLEW BOTH HEAD GASKETS AND BURNT BOTH JUGS, CONSUMER CHECKED THAT THERE WAS A FIR... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 8, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH REAR SUSPENSION STEEL PLATE BROKE AND SNAPPED IN HALF, WHICH DAMAGED TIRE. ALSO, FENDER GOT SO HOT THAT THE HEAT DAMAGED MOTORCYCLE SEAT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. CONSUMER STATES MOTOR BLEW BOTH HEAD GASKETS AND BURNT BOTH JUGS, CONSUMER CHECKED THAT THERE WAS A FIR... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 13, 2001
MOTORCYCLE WAS SMOKING AND HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
STRUCTURE
May 2, 2001
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE CLEARANCE OF THE MOTOTCYCLE WAS NOT AS REPRESENTED IN THE WRITTEN WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE MOTORCYCLE IS 4 AN 11/16 INCHES INSTEAD OF THE 6 INCHES, THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE MOTOTCYCLE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WITH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 20, 2001
THE SHOCKS HAVE FAILED FIVE TIMES, 1 LEAKED, 3 BROKE AT THE WELD CONNECTING THE EYE BOLT, 1 BOLT BROKE OFF RELEASING THE SHOCK, SHOCK FAILURE AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH CAUSES INSTABILITY. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 26, 2001
GROUND CLEARANCE IS NOT SUFFICIENT WHICH COULD CAUSE A COLLISION TO OCCUR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN PAVEMENT AND ALSO WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. *AK MANUAL CLAIMS THAT CLEARANCE IS 6 INCHES, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ONLY 4 3/4 INCHES WHICH CAUSES A SAFETY ISSUE. *SLC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 2, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER HAD FOUND HANDLE BAR LOOSE. WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO NO CONTROL ON STEERING. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH TRIPPLE BAR THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRIPLE BAR WITH ALUMINIUM BAR INSTEAD OF THE ONE T... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 11, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH SEVERE VIBRATION WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 OR MORE MPH. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE MOTORCYCLE DEVELOPED A SEVERE HEAD SHAKE CAUSING ININJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *YH
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Oct 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 2, 1999
GOING AROUND A LEFT HAND CORNER AT 50 MPH THE LEFT FLOOR BOARD SCRAPED ON GROUND CONSISTANTLY LOOSE CONTROL SENDING BIKE TO THE GROUND.
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Oct 3, 2000
THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE FOOT REST IS DESIGNED TOO LOW, THE FOOT REST ATTACHMENT IS SECURED BY A SCREW WHICH HANGS DOWN LOWER THAN THE FOOT REST MOUNTING THUS THE HEAD OF THE SCREW CAUGHT A OBSTACLE WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE WELDED TAB ON THE FRAME BROKE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 2000
POSSIBLE DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, WHICH IS POWDER COATED, THIS IS CAUSING THE CYLINDERS TO DEFORM RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. *MJS
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 INDIAN CHIEF
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| 102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IDH-HOLD
Mar 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
TSB-040903
Jul 22, 2009
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE ADJUSTED FOR THE WEIGHT THE MOTORCYCLE IS CARRYING. TO ADJUST THE SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING, YOU WILL NEED AN APPROPRIATE SPANNER WRENCH. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *
TSB-040902
Jul 22, 2009
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS NOT LISTED. *PE
TSB-040902
Jul 22, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS NOT LISTED. *PE
SB-040901
Jul 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-040901
Jul 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
012
Jan 30, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DAMPER KIT FOR REAR FENDER. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, INDIAN CHIEF
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02037
Opened: Mar 26, 2002 , Closed: May 24, 2002
HANDLEBAR LOOSENING
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING ONE OWNER COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO INSTANCES OF HANDLEBAR LOOSENING ON A 2000 INDIAN CHIEF MODEL MOTORCYCLE.THIS WAS OCCURRING BECAUSE THE HANDLEBAR RISER CLAMP MATERIAL WAS TWW SOFT RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE NECESSARY TO FULLY SECURE THE H... Read more
PE01039
Opened: Nov 21, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE
SIX MANUFACTURER INCIDENTS OF BROKEN REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND FORTY-TWO OF BROKEN SHOCK BOLTS.THE ORIGINAL SWAY-AWAY REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (IDENTIFIED BY A BLACK HOUSING) ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE SUBJECT BIKES' GVWR.SHOCK BOTTOMING (I.E., COIL BIND) CONSEQUENTLY OCCURS AT ... Read more
INDIAN CHIEF - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
99
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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