2002 Indian SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2002 Indian Spirit, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Indian Spirit has problems

5 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 lighting30
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Structure10

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

7 recalls

2002 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

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 →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 02V-180 · Jul 8, 2002 · 590 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 02V-038 · Feb 5, 2002 · 146 vehicles

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…

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

2002 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

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECEIVED RECAL 03V286000 CONCERNING FENDER MOUNT, AND RECALL 03V258000 CONCERNING HEAD LIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS.*AK
Complaint 10041964 · Sep 30, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICE A CRACK IN BOTH 90 DEGREE BENDS OF HEADLIGHT BRACKET, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *NLM
Complaint 10016919 · May 2, 2003 · 5,700 miles
CONSUMER NOTICE A CRACK IN THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE, CAUSE IF THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET HAD FALLEN OFF WHILE DRIVING, COULD OF RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Complaint 10001705 · Dec 31, 2002 · 7,800 miles

Own a 2002 Spirit?

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