NHTSA recall 03V173000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Indian Motorcycle Company
Details
What's wrong: 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 motorcycle 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.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began May 13, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2002 Indian Chief
- 2002 Indian Chief Vintage
- 2003 Indian Chief
- 2003 Indian Chief Vintage
- Indian Chief
- Indian Chief Vintage
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Indian Chief, 2003 Indian Chief, 2002 Indian Chief Vintage, 2003 Indian Chief Vintage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V173000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.