2003 INDIAN SCOUT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
The 2003 INDIAN SCOUT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT, potentially affecting up to 19,850 vehicles.
Recall 03V286000 — STRUCTURE
| 6,570 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
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.
View full details →Recall 03V258000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 6,173 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 03V130000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 1,643 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 02V311000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 5,464 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO NHTSA RECALL LETTERS 03V258000 AND 03V286000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO NHTSA RECALL LETTERS 03V258000 AND 03V286000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FELL OFF. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Safety Rating for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INDIAN SCOUT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SCOUT
- 1999 INDIAN SCOUT — 0 complaints
- 2000 INDIAN SCOUT — 0 complaints
- 2001 INDIAN SCOUT — 14 complaints
- 2002 INDIAN SCOUT — 13 complaints
- 2003 INDIAN SCOUT (current)
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints