Vehicle recall 02V144000 · May 30, 2002
1999-2000 Indian Chief
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.
- Consequence
- Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fit the motorcycles with a new riser top clamp. Owner notification began may 31, 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.
- Notes
- Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. Imcsb-040. Customers can 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
- 02V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 30, 2002
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IMCSB-040
- Owner notification
- May 31, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,765
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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
Has your Indian been repaired?
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