Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V258000

Exterior lighting: headlights

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-07-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V258000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,173
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-22
Owners notified
2003-07-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE TEARDROP HEADLIGHT CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK AND THE LIGHT TO SLIP OUT OF POSITION OR FALL OFF.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IMC AT 1-888-899-2997.

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).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
INDIAN Chief Vintage2003
INDIAN Scout2003 2002 2001
INDIAN Spirit2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.