Transport CanadaCritical
2002 INDIAN CHIEFTransport Canada Recall #2003305
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Since Indian Motorcycles is no longer in business, no correction is available.
19 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 02V-180Updated June 10, 2026