CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Indian Scout has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (5 reports).
2002 Indian Scout recalls
Most common 2002 Indian Scout problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH THE FRONT EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET FELL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP WHERE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS WELDED BACK ONTO THE MOTORCYCLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. LATER, THE HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL ONLINE PERTAINING TO THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V258000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS), HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE COMPANY WAS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY RECALL REPAIRS. THEY ADVISED MAKING THE REPAIRS AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. TO DATE, THE CONTACT HAS NOT
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS 03V286000 AND 03V258000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE FAILURE AND GAS TANK VENT TUBE. *MR 05/15/03 MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE GAS TANK VENT TUBE RECALL PERFORMED. THE MECHANIC OVERLOOKED THE MOTORCYCLE AND STATED IT WAS FINE. 05/24/03 ENGINE FAILED IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE-MOTORCYCLE AT 60 MPH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. 08/30/03 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER THREE MONTHS WITHOUT THE RECALL BEING PERFORMED. AFTER THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THE RECALL WAS WHY THE ENGINE FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRASH, THEY LENGTHEN THE TUBE WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS THAT BECAME PINCHED IN THE WIRE TIRES. THIS RESULTED IN THE BIKE STALLING AND FUEL LEAKI
THE CONSUMER WENT TO A INDIAN DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF RECALLS FOR THE HEADLAMP AND GASOLINE BUT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALLS DUE TO THE FACT THAT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK THE FRONT FENDER HAD THE POTENTIAL TO FALL. *SCC *JB *JB
DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT BRACKET BREAKING. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T PERFORM ANY INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
2002 Indian Scout questions
Does the 2002 Indian Scout have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2002 Indian Scout: Structure; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Visibility:Windshield; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Indian Scout?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.