Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Indian Scout peaked in 2003, with 5 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 Scout
Motorcycle, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 25, 2001 to Nov 5, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year728k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints94.5 times the median 2001 motorcycle
Severity index11.12001 motorcycles average 8.9
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Components
44% of complaints about the 2001 Indian Scout name lighting
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
7 recall campaigns cover the 2001 Indian Scout
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-286 | Aug 4, 2003 | On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break | Structure | 6,570 | Repair or modification |
| 03V-258 | Jul 22, 2003 | On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of… | Lighting | 6,173 | Repair or modification |
| 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 |
| 02V-311 | Nov 15, 2002 | On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or… | Visibility and wipers | 5,464 | Part replacement |
| 02V-176 | Jul 2, 2002 | On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel | Suspension | 1,189 | Part replacement |
| 00V-251 | Sep 3, 2000 | Vehicle description: motorcycles | Tires | 418 | Part replacement |
| 00V-214 | Aug 7, 2000 | Vehicle description: motorcycles | Electrical system | 184 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Indian Scout
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.
9 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 5, 2003Failure Sep 30, 2003Mahopac, NYUnknown 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
NHTSA complaint 10041979 - Filed Nov 4, 2003Failure Sep 23, 2003Mckinney, TXAlternator/generator/regulator, Headlights, 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
NHTSA complaint 10040425 - Filed Sep 30, 2003SAN Jose, CAHeadlights, Bumpers
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V286000 CONCERNING FENDER MOUNTS, AND RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEADLIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10041967 - Filed Sep 30, 2003Failure Sep 23, 2003Mckinney, TXAlternator/generator/regulator, Headlights, Body
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
NHTSA complaint 10041958 - Filed Jun 16, 2003Waterloo, ALRearCrash
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
NHTSA complaint 10024135 - Filed Sep 17, 2002Failure Aug 11, 2002Lancaster, SCHeadlights
HEADLIGHTS FELL OFF MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8018880 - Filed Apr 4, 2002Failure Feb 2, 2002Gilbert, AZRear
THE SWING ARM THTA HOLDS THE REAR TIRE IN PLACE WOBBLES EXCESIVELY IN TURNS AT 45MPH OR HIGHER, THE MANUFACTURER CHANGED THE SWING ARM IN THE NEXT MODEL YEAR CITING FAILURE OF WELDS, BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED TO REQUESTS TO REPLACE CURRENT SWING ARMS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 760259 - Filed Apr 3, 2002Peabody, MASuspension
RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE AT NORMAL SPEEDS, THERE IS A SUBSTANTIALLY DANGEROUS "WOBBLE" FELT. IT FEELS AS IF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL COME OUT FROM UNDER NEATH YOU.*AK
NHTSA complaint 760203 - Filed Nov 25, 2001Failure Sep 15, 2001Fremont, CASuspension
MY PROBLEM IS THIS INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE IS UNSTABLE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I HAVE BEEN READING ON THE WWW THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON PLACE WITH A MAJORITY OF INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I NOTICED THAT OTHER RIDERS REPORT THAT THEIR MOTORCYCLES WOBBLE OR SHIMMY TOO. THIS UNSTABILITY MUST BE INVESTIGATED. I BELIEVE FROM READING MANY REPORTS FROM OTHERS MOTORCYCLE OWNERS THE ISSUE LAYS IN THE FRAME ASSEMBLY, WHEELS AND TIRES. I READ EVEN ONE DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AND ARE VERY AWARE ON IT. THE COMPANY HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES ON THEIR 2002 MODEL TO AVOID FUTURE ISSUES, BUT THAT DOES NOTHING FOR THOSE WITH THE CURRENT PROBLEM.*AK (DOT NUMBER: AT3FC4200 TIRESIZE: 4.10H19)
NHTSA complaint 754886
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- PE03024 Preliminary evaluation, Lighting
HEADLIGHT SEPARATES
Opened Jun 4, 2003, closed Aug 11, 2003 · led to a recall - 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
4 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.