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2003 Indian SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2003 Indian Spirit, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 2, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Indian Spirit has problems

3 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
Structure30
Exterior lighting10

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

4 recalls

2003 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 →

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 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Spirit owners report

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

UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED DUE TO COMPANY CLOSING DOWN.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *JB *NM
Complaint 10050209 · Dec 2, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL#03V258000 AND RECALL# 03V286000. THE SALES DEALER COULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET INTO CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO GET THE PARTS. CONSUMER REQUESTED A CALL BACK.*AK
Complaint 10040744 · Sep 26, 2003

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