Recall 03V039000: 1999–2001 Indian Scout and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Indian motorcycle company

Potentially affected

7,947vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Indian Chief9 complaints
• 2000 Indian Chief40 complaints
• 2001 Indian Chief10 complaints
• 1999 Indian Chief Centennial0 complaints
• 2000 Indian Chief Centennial0 complaints
• 2001 Indian Chief Centennial1 complaints
• 1999 Indian Scout0 complaints
• 2000 Indian Scout0 complaints
• 2001 Indian Scout9 complaints
• 1999 Indian Spirit0 complaints
• 2000 Indian Spirit0 complaints
• 2001 Indian Spirit4 complaints