NHTSA recall 03V130000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Indian Scout and 1 more
The defect
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 remedy
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.