Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V286000 Reported August 4, 2003

Indian/fender mount

Q: What is recall 03V286000?

NHTSA recall 03V286000 was issued by Indian Motorcycle Company on August 4, 2003. It addresses: Indian/fender mount. The recall affects approximately 6,570 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Indian Motorcycle Company · N/A · 6,570 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V286000

Manufacturer Campaign

IMCSB-058

Manufacturer

Indian Motorcycle Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,570

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 4, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the fender mount to fail resulting in the fender coming into contact with the wheel, resulting in the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. this bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact indian at 1-888-899-2997.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference recall ID 03V286000 or campaign IMCSB-058.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V286000?

NHTSA recall 03V286000 was issued by Indian Motorcycle Company on August 4, 2003. It addresses: Indian/fender mount. The recall affects approximately 6,570 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number IMCSB-058. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.