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2001 Indian SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2001 Indian Spirit, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Indian Spirit has problems

4 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2001 Indian Spirit 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

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 →

–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 →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 02V-176 · Jul 2, 2002 · 1,189 vehicles

Risk. IF THE AXLE IS ALLOWED TO ROTATE, THE AXLE COULD COME OUT OF THE RIGHT FRONT FORK, COLLAPSING THE FRONT END, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Spirit 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 Spirit median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSEPE01039 · closed Apr 30, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-124
  2. HEADLIGHT SEPARATESPE03024 · closed Aug 11, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-258
In owners' words

What Spirit owners report

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

HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH BATTERY. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED BATTERY, AND PROBLEM CONTINUED. *AK
Complaint 8000676 · Dec 12, 2001

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