Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always
mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is
reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.
2002 Indian Chief
Recall 2003305
27 Nov 2003
19 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain motorcycles, the rear axle is made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength. Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2002 Indian Chief
Recall 2003304
27 Nov 2003
15 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake caliper could contact the rotor as a result of a misalignment of the caliper carrier. The rear brake can overheat and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2002 Indian Chief
Recall 2003300
27 Nov 2003
48 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorcycles, the gas tank vent tube can become clogged with debris and could cause an interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor and 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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2003 Indian Chief
Recall 2003300
27 Nov 2003
48 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorcycles, the gas tank vent tube can become clogged with debris and could cause an interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor and 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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2003 Indian Chief
Recall 2003299
27 Nov 2003
68 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorcycles, the windshield bracket mounting bolts are not flush with the brackets which could place excessive stress on the bolts causing them to break. Broken mounting bolts could lead to the windshield coming loose and even falling off the bike, potentially striking the rider or otherwise causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2000 Indian Chief
Recall 2003308
27 Nov 2003
6 units in Canada
Suspension
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. This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2000 Indian Chief
Recall 2003307
27 Nov 2003
5 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars. Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2000 Indian Chief
Recall 2003302
27 Nov 2003
68 units in Canada
Electrical
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. This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
1999 Indian Chief
Recall 2003308
27 Nov 2003
6 units in Canada
Suspension
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. This could result in the collapse of the rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
1999 Indian Chief
Recall 2003307
27 Nov 2003
5 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars. Loss of control of the motorcycle could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
1999 Indian Chief
Recall 2003302
27 Nov 2003
68 units in Canada
Electrical
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. This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
2001 Indian Chief
Recall 2003302
27 Nov 2003
68 units in Canada
Electrical
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. This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire. Correction: Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.