What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2003305
- Recall date
- 27 November 2003
- Make
- Indian
- Models
- Chief, Scout, Spirit
- Model years
- 2002
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2003305.