Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Indian Chief peaked in 2001, with 6 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 Indian Chief
Motorcycle, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 6, 2001 to Jun 25, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year212k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints105.0 times the median 2001 motorcycle
Severity index0.02001 motorcycles average 8.9
First 24 months7Complaints in its first two years
Components
30% of complaints about the 2001 Indian Chief name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2001 Indian Chief
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V-191 | May 5, 2003 | Certain windshields that were sold as standard equipment on these motorcycles or sold as accessories for all other chief models may have defective… | Visibility and wipers | 3,625 | Part replacement |
| 03V-039 | Feb 10, 2003 | On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open… | Electrical system | 7,947 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Indian Chief
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 25, 2003Stockton, CAEngine
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10024953 - Filed Jun 25, 2003Stockton, CAElectrical system
CONSUMER NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BATTERY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10024952 - Filed Apr 23, 2003Failure Feb 2, 2003Port Huron, MIWindshield
THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE WINDSHIELD. *NLM
NHTSA complaint 10017452 - Filed Jun 19, 2002Failure Jun 6, 2002Merced, CAFuel system, Carburetor system
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MENTIONED MOTORCYCLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 763225 - Filed Nov 8, 2001Failure May 20, 2001Cotati, CAFront
FRONT FORK SEALS WERE LEAKING, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
NHTSA complaint 898945 - Filed Nov 8, 2001Failure Jun 1, 2001Cotati, CAService brakes, Disc
REAR BRAKES WORE OUT AT 1800 MILES, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 898944 - Filed Nov 8, 2001Failure May 1, 2001Cotati, CAGasoline
PRIMARY CASE IS BLOWING OUT OIL. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY. *AK
NHTSA complaint 898942 - Filed Aug 14, 2001Failure Jul 10, 2001Chicago, ILSuspension
AT 75 AND 80 MPH MOTORCYCLE WILL BEGIN TO WOBBLE. HERE WAS NO CONTROL, AND CONSUMER HAD TO SLOW IT DOWN TO STOP SHAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 894297 - Filed Aug 9, 2001Failure Jul 23, 2001Cotati, CAService brakes, Pads
REAR BRAKES WENT OUT ON MOTORCYCLE. BRAKE PADS WERE COMPLETELY WOREN OUT.*AK
NHTSA complaint 893917 - Filed Jul 6, 2001Failure Jun 22, 2001Renton, WAFront
FORK SEALS WERE LEAKING. SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE. CONTACT DEALER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 892168
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE01039 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE
Opened Nov 21, 2001, closed Apr 30, 2002 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IND-02-14-2022 Feb 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French. - IDH-HOLD Mar 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice. - SB-040901 Jul 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE - TSB-040902 Jul 22, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK. MODEL AND MODEL YEARS NOT LISTED. *PE - TSB-040903 Jul 22, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE: THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE ADJUSTED FOR THE WEIGHT THE MOTORCYCLE IS CARRYING. TO ADJUST THE SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING, YOU WILL NEED AN APPROPRIATE SPANNER WRENCH. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE - 012 Jan 30, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAMPER KIT FOR REAR FENDER. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.