2003 Indian Scout
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Indian Scout. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 2003 Indian Scout. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the fender mount to fail resulting in the fender coming into contact with the wheel, resulting in the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. this bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. Owner notification IS expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact indian at 1-888-899-2997.
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 position or fall off.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket. owner notification IS expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact imc at 1-888-899-2997.
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. vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the engine to stop. a clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.
On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens while the motorcycle IS in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshields. owner notification began january 16, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Structure
Consumer received two nhtsa recall letters 03v258000 and 03v286000 from indian motorcycle. Dealer refused to honor these recalls. Manufacturer filed bankruptcy.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
While traveling on the highway the headlight bracket fell off. please fill in additional information dealership IS aware of the problem. Ts
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Headlight separates
Odi and indian received a total of 6 reports alleging the teardrop-shaped headlight was separating from its retaining bracket on the subject motorcycles.shortly after opening this pe, indian recalled the vehicles to correct the problem.odi has confirmed indian's claim that this problem relates only to those models with teardrop headlight bucket.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10208642Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
- 10189626EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- 10030064Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. No model or model years listed.
- 10030026Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. Model and model years not listed.
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