2003 Indian Chief Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Indian Chief recalls

Most common 2003 Indian Chief problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2004-01-16, Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSING ENGINE TO BACK FIRE AND QUIT. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH OEM SWITCH 3 TIMES WITH SAME RESULT! FRONT BRAKE LEAVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL AT TIMES LIMITING BRAKING POTENTIAL ON FRONT TIRE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. REAR DRIVE BELT IS WEARING REAR PULLEY EXCESSIVELY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR BELT FAILURE. *CB

2003-08-07, Equipment
ALL 2002 AND 2003 CHIEF MODELS HAVE A KICK STAND THAT DOES NOT HAVE A LOCKING MECHANISM LIKE PRIOR YEAR MODELS. THIS ALLOWS THE KICK STAND TO FOLD UP AT THE SLIGHTEST FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE VEHICLE TO FALL OVER CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANY PERSON, OR CRUSH AND KILL A CHILD, STANDING NEXT TO THE 600+ LBS VEHICLE.

2003 Indian Chief questions

Does the 2003 Indian Chief have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Indian Chief: Fuel System, Gasoline; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Indian Chief?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Electrical System (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.