2001 Indian Scout Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2001 Indian Scout. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V286000Aug 4, 20036,570 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001–2003, Spirit 2001–2003

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

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 03V258000Jul 22, 20036,173 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001–2003, Spirit 2002–2003, Chief Vintage 2003

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or fall off.

  Possible consequence: This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact imc at 1-888-899-2997.

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• 03V039000Feb 10, 20037,947 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
  Covers: Indian Scout 1999–2001, Chief 1999–2001, Spirit 1999–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.

  Possible consequence: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. Owner notification began february 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.

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• 02V311000Nov 15, 20025,464 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001–2003, Spirit 2001–2003

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike.

  Possible consequence: If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshields. Owner notification began january 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.

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• 02V176000Jul 2, 20021,189 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001, Spirit 2001

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly enough to prevent axle rotation.

  Possible consequence: If the axle is allowed to rotate, the axle could come out of the right front fork, collapsing the front end, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front forks to determine whether the pinch bolts are 1/4" or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. If the forks are clamped with 1/4" bolts, the dealer will replace the forks with forks designed with 5/16" bolts. If the forks are clamped with 5/16" stainless steel pinch bolts, the dealer will…

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• 00V251000Sep 3, 2000418 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Tube
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause possible deflation of the tube, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.

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• 00V214000Aug 7, 2000184 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Indian Scout 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Possible positive battery cable chaffing can cause the cable to ground to frame, allowing possible interruption to the ignition system. Motorcycle can crank, but not start.

  Possible consequence: Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.

  Remedy: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE03024Headlight separatesClosed · Jun 4, 2003

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