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2002 Indian Chief SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Recall

Read the complete details of this Chief recall issued on Sep 13, 2002 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Indian, and more.

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Recall ID #173

Recall ID #173 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Recall Date

SEP 13, 2002

Motorcycle Affected

2002 INDIAN CHIEF

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER COULD CONTACT THE ROTOR AS A RESULT OF A MISALIGNMENT OF THE CALIPER CARRIER.

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.

Potential Motorcycles Affected

948

Notes

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY IMCSB-048

Indian Motorcycle Recalls

• 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT

• 2002 INDIAN SCOUT CENTENNIAL

• 2002 INDIAN SCOUT

• 2002 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

• 2002 INDIAN CHIEF

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