NHTSA Campaign Id 00V214000; Date: Aug. 7, 2000
Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.
Recalled Vehicles:2001 Indian Scout
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 184
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: motorcycles. Possible positive battery cable chaffing can cause the cable to ground to frame, allowing possible interruption to the ignition system. Motorcycle can crank, but not start.
How to Fix:Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began September 14, 2000. 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 1-408-847-2221. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 2000
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