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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V132📅 Apr 22, 2003

2003 Indian Chief Vintage recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles equipped with factory designed front and rear engine guards, the guards do not allow sufficient clearance between the motorcycle and the ground during routine cornering.

💥 The risk

This condition could cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove the current engine guards and give the owners a $250 credit toward the purchase of parts and accessories for their motorcycles. Redesigned engine guards will be provided in approximately 90 days. The removal and replacement of these guards will be performed without charge to the owners. Owner notification began march 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
03V132000
Manufacturer recall #
IMCSB-053
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Vehicles affected
70
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-888-899-2997
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 28, 2003
Built
Jan 16, 2003 – Mar 26, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. IMCSB-053. 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 03V132 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 03V132?

2003 Indian Chief Vintage. 70 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.