NHTSA Campaign 02V083000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY · Reported Mar 21, 2002 · 907 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL TANK AT THE TOP OF THE JOINT WHERE THE BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE TANK BACK PLATE.
Consequence
FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS TANKS WITH TANKS THAT HAVE A REDESIGNED MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | SCOUT | 2002 | 907 |
| INDIAN | SPIRIT | 2002 | 907 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V083000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.