2002 INDIAN SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
The 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT, potentially affecting up to 21,493 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 →Recall 02V180000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 590 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V083000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 907 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V038000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM THAT BECAME CLOGGED DURING PRODUCTION.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECEIVED RECAL 03V286000 CONCERNING FENDER MOUNT, AND RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEAD LIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS.*AK
RECEIVED RECAL 03V286000 CONCERNING FENDER MOUNT, AND RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEAD LIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V130000 NOTICE IN APRIL CONCERNING FUEL TANK VENT TUBE DEFECT IN APRIL 2003. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE, AND CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE A CALL TO VERIFY WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS CONTINUOUSLY FAILING. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
CONSUMER NOTICE A CRACK IN BOTH 90 DEGREE BENDS OF HEADLIGHT BRACKET, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SPIRIT
- 1999 INDIAN SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 2000 INDIAN SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 2001 INDIAN SPIRIT — 5 complaints
- 2002 INDIAN SPIRIT (current)
- 2003 INDIAN SPIRIT — 4 complaints
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- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints