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2001 Indian ChiefProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2001 Indian Chief, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Indian Chief has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension30
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Indian Chief recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 03V-191 · May 5, 2003 · 3,625 vehicles

Risk. BROKEN MOUNTING BOLTS COULD LEAD TO THE WINDSHIELD COMING LOOSE AND EVEN FALLING OFF THE BIKE, POTENTIALLY STRIKING THE RIDER OR OTHERWISE CAUSING THE RIDER TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 03V-039 · Feb 10, 2003 · 7,947 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Indian.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Chief year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chief median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Indian Chief, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSEPE01039 · closed Apr 30, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-124
In owners' words

What Chief owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 894297 · Aug 14, 2001

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