NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Indian Chief Centennial Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Indian Chief Centennial has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Indian Chief Centennial owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial, describing incidents dated June 27, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10025857 · Filed
LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE AT APPROX 55 MPH ON STRAIGHT ROAD WHEN FRONT TIRE/SUSPENSION BEGAN SEVERE WOBBLE. RIDER THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE AND SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURY. MOTORCYCLE A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/VOLTAGE REGULATOR
NHTSA #03V039000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 2003 · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 7,947 vehicles
Indian campaign IMCSB-045 · Owners notified February 14, 2003 · Vehicles built March 1, 1999 – May 20, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPUFIRE BRAND SERIES TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATORS, IF DAMAGED, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN AN OPEN MODE THAT ALLOWS BATTERY VOLTAGE TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE REGULATOR.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AT 1-888-899-2997.
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RECALL BULLETIN NO. IMCSB-045. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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