2000 Indian Spirit

Recalls

1 recall names the 2000 Indian Spirit. Newest first.

• Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

  Feb 10, 2003NHTSA 03V0390007,947 vehicles

  On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. owner notification began february 14, 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.

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Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Headlight separates

  PE03024Opened Jun 4, 2003Closed Aug 11, 2003Recall 03V258000

  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.

• Rear suspension collapse

  PE01039Opened Nov 21, 2001Closed Apr 30, 2002Recall 02V124000
  Six manufacturer incidents of broken rear suspension shock absorber mounting brackets and forty-two of broken shock bolts.the original sway-away rear shock absorbers (identified by a black housing) are not adequate for the subject bikes' gvwr.shock bottoming (i.e., coil bind) consequently occurs at the upper range of…

  Six manufacturer incidents of broken rear suspension shock absorber mounting brackets and forty-two of broken shock bolts.the original sway-away rear shock absorbers (identified by a black housing) are not adequate for the subject bikes' gvwr.shock bottoming (i.e., coil bind) consequently occurs at the upper range of the machine's weight carrying capacity and the resulting loads break the shock mounting brackets and/or bolts.indian IS recalling the subject motorcycles to install shock absorbers from progressive suspension.the progressives have a greater load carrying capabilty and may be identified by the gold color.with indian's recall, odi IS closing this pe.

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.

Every Indian Spirit model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.