2001 Indian Scout Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2001 Indian Scout has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).

7Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 Indian Scout recalls

Structure

Recall 03V286Aug 4, 20036,570 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 03V258Jul 22, 20036,173 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 03V039Feb 10, 20037,947 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield

Recall 02V311Nov 15, 20025,464 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front

Recall 02V176Jul 2, 20021,189 vehicles affected

Tires:Tube

Recall 00V251Sep 3, 2000418 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 00V214Aug 7, 2000184 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Indian Scout problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Exterior Lighting4
Structure3
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2003-09-30, Unknown Or Other
THREE RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE 2001, INDIAN, MOTORCYCLE(S); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALLS CANNOT BE HONORED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK *SCC *JB
2003-09-30, Structure
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V286000 CONCERNING FENDER MOUNTS, AND RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS.*AK
2003-09-30, Electrical System
RECALL 03 V 039 000/VOLTAGE REGULATOR; 03 V 258 000/HEADLIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE, AND RECALL 03 V 286 000/FENDER MOUNT: CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF NORTH TEXAS TO HONOR THE THREE RECALLS. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK
2003-09-23, Structure
THE RECALL REPAIRS ON MOTORCYCLE HAD NOT BEEN DONE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSED. *AK RECALL NUMBERS; 03V258000 (HEADLIGHTS), 03V039000 (VOLTAGE REGULATOR), AND 03V280000 (MOUNTING BRACKET). *SCC *JB
2003-06-16, Suspension
WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH AND MAKING A TURN REAR OF VEHICLE TRAVELED OUT OF CONTROL, TOSSING CONSUMER OFF TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, SWING ARM BOWED WAS OUT 8 SPOKES ,SNAPPED IN RIM. *AK

2001 Indian Scout questions

Does the 2001 Indian Scout have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Indian Scout: Structure; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Visibility:Windshield; Suspension:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Indian Scout?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Exterior Lighting (4), Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Indian Scout 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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