Indian Recall 03V039000: Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA recall 03V039000 · announced February 10, 2003 · filed by Indian Motorcycle Company · 7,947 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPUFIRE BRAND SERIES TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATORS, IF DAMAGED, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN AN OPEN MODE THAT ALLOWS BATTERY VOLTAGE TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE REGULATOR.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-045. 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 covered by this recall
- 1999 Indian Chief
- 2000 Indian Chief
- 2001 Indian Chief
- 1999 Indian Chief Centennial
- 2000 Indian Chief Centennial
- 2001 Indian Chief Centennial
- 1999 Indian Scout
- 2000 Indian Scout
- 2001 Indian Scout
- 1999 Indian Scout Centennial
- 2000 Indian Scout Centennial
- 2001 Indian Scout Centennial
- 1999 Indian Spirit
- 2000 Indian Spirit
- 2001 Indian Spirit
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.