NHTSA Recall 03V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V191000; Date: May. 5, 2003
Broken mounting bolts could lead to the windshield coming loose and even falling off the bike, potentially striking the rider or otherwise causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Indian Chief; 2000 Indian Chief; 2001 Indian Chief; 2002 Indian Chief; 2003 Indian Chief
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 3,625
Recall Summary:
Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective brackets. The brackets that attach the windshield to the motorcycle are formed such that the mounting bolts are not flush with the bracket. This could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brackets and bolts on the windshield. Owner notification began may 30, 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 30, 2003
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