Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 Indian Scout peaked in 2002, with 1 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
2003 Indian Scout
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 31, 2002 to Oct 9, 2003.
Recall campaigns covering this model year420k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2003 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2003 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
4 recall campaigns cover the 2003 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-130 | Apr 4, 2003 | On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather | Fuel system | 1,643 | 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 9, 2003Failure Oct 9, 2003Moss Point, MSHeadlights, Structure
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO NHTSA RECALL LETTERS 03V258000 AND 03V286000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10042654 - Filed Dec 31, 2002Beaumont, TXHeadlights
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FELL OFF. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
NHTSA complaint 10001785
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE03024 Preliminary evaluation, Lighting
HEADLIGHT SEPARATES
Opened Jun 4, 2003, closed Aug 11, 2003 · 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.