NHTSA Recall 03V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V173000; Date: May. 5, 2003
Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Indian Chief; 2003 Indian Chief; 2002 Indian Chief Vintage; 2003 Indian Chief Vintage
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 1,979
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the motorcycle to stop. A clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began may 13, 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:
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: May 13, 2003
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