Vehicle recall 02V124000 · May 3, 2002
1999-2000 Indian Chief
On certain motorcycles equipped with rear shock absorbers made by sway-a-way, the bolts that mount the rear shock absorbers to the swing arm could break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles equipped with rear shock absorbers made by sway-a-way, the bolts that mount the rear shock absorbers to the swing arm could break.
- Consequence
- This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers and replace them if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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 at 1-408-846-7228.
- Notes
- Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. Imcsb-039. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2002
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IMCSB-039
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,590
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Chief (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
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