NHTSA recall 02V083000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Indian Scout and 1 more
Reported Mar 21, 2002907 vehicles affectedINDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANYMaker’s number IMCSB-038Built Nov 13, 2001 – Mar 8, 2002
The defect
On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket IS welded to the tank back plate.
The risk
Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. owner notification began march 19, 2002. 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 1-408-846-7228.