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NHTSARecalled Mar 21, 2002 · #02V083000

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK FRACTURE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Product details

Product
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK FRACTURE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice