2002 Indian Scout Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2002 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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• 03V130000Apr 4, 20031,643 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Indian Scout 2002–2003, Spirit 2002–2003

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the engine to stop. A clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began april 28, 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…

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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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• 02V180000Jul 8, 2002590 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Indian Scout 2002, Chief 2002, Spirit 2002

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.

  Possible consequence: Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axles on these motorcycles. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. 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 at 1-408-846-7228.

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• 02V083000Mar 21, 2002907 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Indian Scout 2002, Spirit 2002

  Reported issue: On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.

  Possible consequence: Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. Owner notification began march 19, 2002. 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…

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• 02V038000Feb 5, 2002146 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Indian Scout 2002, Spirit 2002

  Reported issue: Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production.

  Possible consequence: This clogging prevents the venting system from allowing pressure to escape from the gas tank, which could result in gas flowing back into the carburetor and possibly spilling onto the ground.

  Remedy: All motorcycles have been inspected and, if necessary, corrected. This campaign is 100% completed.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE03024Headlight separatesClosed · Jun 4, 2003

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