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2003 Indian ScoutProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Indian Scout, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Indian Scout has problems

2 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
Exterior lighting20
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2003 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.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 03V-286 · Aug 4, 2003 · 6,570 vehicles

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 03V-258 · Jul 22, 2003 · 6,173 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 02V-311 · Nov 15, 2002 · 5,464 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE, THE RIDER COULD BE INJURED BY THE WINDSHIELD.

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

2003 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Indian Scout, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEADLIGHT SEPARATESPE03024 · closed Aug 11, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-258
In owners' words

What Scout owners report

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

CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO NHTSA RECALL LETTERS 03V258000 AND 03V286000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
Complaint 10042654 · Oct 9, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FELL OFF. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Complaint 10001785 · Dec 31, 2002

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