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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 03V173📅 May 7, 2003

2002–2003 Indian Chief & 2002–2003 Indian Chief Vintage 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 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.

💥 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 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.

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
03V173000
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,979
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Owner phone
1-888-899-2997
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 13, 2003
Built
Feb 28, 2002 – Apr 23, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 03V173 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 03V173?

2002–2003 Indian Chief & 2002–2003 Indian Chief Vintage. 1,979 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.