Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 21)

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Safety
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
WARNING! Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your
motorcycle can reduce stability and handling and could cause loss of
control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of your motorcycle.
The maximum load capacity of your motorcycle is the
maximum weight you may add to your motorcycle without
exceeding the GVWR. This capacity is determined by
calculating the difference between your motorcycle’s GVWR
and wet weight.
Refer to the Specifications section of this manual (page 143)
or the Manufacturing Information/VIN label on the
motorcycle frame for model-specific information.
When determining the weight you will be adding to your
motorcycle, and to ensure you do not exceed the maximum
load capacity, include the following:
• operator body weight
• passenger body weight
• weight of all riders’ apparel and items in or on apparel
• weight of any post-production accessories and their
contents
• weight of any additional cargo on the motorcycle
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could result
in a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying INDIAN MOTORCYCLE in
writing.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your INDIAN
MOTORCYCLE dealer or Indian Motorcycle Company.
To contact NHTSA, or obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), visit the
NHTSA web site at www.safercar.gov, or write to:
ADMINISTRATOR, NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building
Washington, DC 20590