2000 Indian Chief suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Indian Chief — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer received recall 02v124000 for shock absorbers. When he took it in on or about july 2, 2002, was told by mechanic that they did not have the part to repair recall. Then left, and returned again for the second time on or about aug 16, 02, and was also told that they did not have the part to…”
filed Aug 30, 2002
“Motorcycle rear wheel locked up at 40 mph went into a skid and I was almost hit by the vehicle behind me. Transmission failed. Indian motorcycle replaced trans to correct problem. New trans installed and does not shift properly....front suspension dives when braking and wobbles left to right at…”
filed Aug 6, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MADE BY SWAY-A-WAY, THE BOLTS…Campaign 02V124000 · May 3, 2002
Related service bulletins
Indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle is carrying. To adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an appropriate spanner wrench. No model or model…
TSB-040903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2009
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Indian Chief
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.