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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 03V130📅 Apr 22, 2003

2002–2003 Indian Scout & 2002–2003 Indian Spirit recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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 engine 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.

💥 The risk

Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source CAN result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began april 28, 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V130000
Manufacturer recall #
IMCSB-054
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,643
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Owner phone
1-888-899-2997
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 28, 2003
Built
Nov 30, 2001 – Sep 4, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. IMCSB-054. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V130 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V130?

2002–2003 Indian Scout & 2002–2003 Indian Spirit. 1,643 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Indian dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-899-2997.