NHTSA Recall 03V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V039000; Date: Feb. 10, 2003
This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Indian Chief; 2000 Indian Chief; 2001 Indian Chief; 1999 Indian Chief Centennial; 2000 Indian Chief Centennial; 2001 Indian Chief Centennial; 1999 Indian Scout; 2000 Indian Scout; 2001 Indian Scout; 1999 Indian Scout Centennial; 2000 Indian Scout Centennial; 2001 Indian Scout Centennial; 1999 Indian Spirit; 2000 Indian Spirit; 2001 Indian Spirit
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 7,947
Recall Summary:
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 to flow back through the regulator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. Owner notification began February 14, 2003. 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 1-888-899-2997.
Recall Notes:
Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. Imcsb-045. Customers can 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: Feb 14, 2003
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