2000 Indian Chief Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Indian Chief has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (11 reports).

4Recalls
40Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Chief?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Indian Chief recalls

Visibility:Windshield

Recall 03V191May 5, 20033,625 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 03V039Feb 10, 20037,947 vehicles affected

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 02V144May 30, 20024,765 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 02V124May 3, 20024,590 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Indian Chief problems

Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension11
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Electrical System6
Exterior Lighting5
Steering5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Structure4
Equipment2
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train2

What owners report

2003-10-11, Electrical System
HORN DOESNT WORK,CHARGING SYSTEM DOESNT WORK,WINDSHIELD COMES LOSE. *LA
2003-09-23, Visibility
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEM S. THE WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE /THE CHARGER WILL NOT CHARGE AT ALL/BATTERY HAS LOW CELL, AND BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD AT ALL. *AK
2003-07-30, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES THAT T BRAKES HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
2003-05-23, Electrical System
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #03V039000 SUBJECT: VOLTAGE REGULATOR. THE CONSUMER CALLED KERRY FORD ON 4/28/2003 WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM KERRY FORD ON THE DATE WHEN THE RECALLED PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE. *NLM
2003-04-23, Exterior Lighting
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE TURN SIGNALS FLASH THREE TIMES. WHILE THEY ARE FLASHING, THE TURN SIGNALS CAN NOT BE TURNED ON WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE STRUCK IN THE SIDE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. *JB

2000 Indian Chief questions

Does the 2000 Indian Chief have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Indian Chief: Visibility:Windshield; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Indian Chief?

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Indian Chief has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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