no report yet
Structure
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,…
2002 Indian ScoutProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2002 Indian Scout, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Indian Scout has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Exterior lighting
2Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2002 Indian Scout 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.
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Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE, THE RIDER COULD BE INJURED BY THE WINDSHIELD.
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Suspension: rear
Risk. UNDER REPEATED HEAVY LOADS, THE REAR AXLE COULD DEFORM CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND SEIZING OF THE…
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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL CAN ESCAPE FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS CLOGGING PREVENTS THE VENTING SYSTEM FROM ALLOWING PRESSURE TO ESCAPE FROM THE GAS TANK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN GAS FLOWING BACK INTO THE CARBURETOR AND…
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
2002 vs. every other Scout 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 Scout median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'15'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Indian Scout, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSELed to recall 02V-124
- HEADLIGHT SEPARATESLed to recall 03V-258
In owners' words
What Scout owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH THE FRONT EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET FELL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP WHERE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS WELDED BACK ONTO THE MOTORCYCLE AT THE OWNER'S…
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS 03V286000 AND 03V258000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
THE CONSUMER WENT TO A INDIAN DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF RECALLS FOR THE HEADLAMP AND GASOLINE BUT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALLS DUE TO THE FACT THAT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK THE FRONT FENDER HAD THE POTENTIAL TO FALL. *SCC *JB *JB
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