NHTSA Recall 02V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V083000; Date: Mar. 21, 2002
Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Indian Scout; 2002 Indian Spirit
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 907
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. Imcsb-038. 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: Mar 19, 2002
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