2001 Indian Scout Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Indian Scout, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The recall repairs on motorcycle had not been done because the manufacturer had gone out of business. The dealer had the parts, but would not repair the motorcycle because they would not get reimbursed. Recall numbers; 03v258000 (headlights), 03v039000 (voltage regulator), and 03v280000 (mounting bracket).”
NHTSA complaint #10040425, filed 2003-11“Recall 03 v 039 000/voltage regulator; 03 v 258 000/headlight bracket breakage, and recall 03 v 286 000/fender mount: consumer was unable to get the dealer, Indian motorcycle of north texas to honor the three recalls. Asking NHTSA to assist in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10041958, filed 2003-09Related recalls
- 03V039000Feb 10, 2003On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that…Covers: Indian Scout 1999–2001, Chief 1999–2001, Spirit 1999–2001 +1 more
- 00V214000Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: motorcycles. Possible positive battery cable chaffing can cause the cable to ground to frame, allowing possible interruption to the…Covers: Indian Scout 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10208642Feb 14, 2022Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Indian Scout
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Indian Scout
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology