Indian Chief — Other
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain motorcycles, the windshield bracket mounting bolts are not flush with the brackets which could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break. Broken mounting
Indian Chief — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain motorcycles, the gas tank vent tube can become clogged with debris and could cause an interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor and the engine to stop. A clogged vent
Also affects: Indian Chief Vintage
Indian Chief — Electrical
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
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
Also affects: Indian Chief Centennial, Indian Scout, Indian Scout Centennial, Indian Spirit
Indian Chief — Brakes
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier. The rear brake can overheat and fail, increasing the ri
Indian Chief — Suspension
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain motorcycles, the rear axle is made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength. Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wea
Also affects: Indian Scout, Indian Spirit
Indian Chief — Other
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars. Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a cr
Indian Chief — Suspension
High risk
Nov 27, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000
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. This could result in the c
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