Indian · Canada · High
Indian Chief, Scout +1 more: Suspension
Affects Indian Chief, Scout, Spirit · 2002 — about 19 vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational