NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Indian Scout Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Indian Scout has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Indian Scout. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Indian Scout owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Indian Scout, describing incidents dated October 9, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10042654 · Filed
CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO NHTSA RECALL LETTERS 03V258000 AND 03V286000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.*AK
ODI #10001785 · Filed
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHT BRACKET FELL OFF. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 Indian Scout in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-024: HEADLIGHT SEPARATES
Closed August 11, 2003
INDIAN/FENDER MOUNT
NHTSA #03V286000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2003 · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 6,570 vehicles
Indian campaign IMCSB-058 · Owners notified August 25, 2003 · Vehicles built July 14, 2000 – July 28, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
Safety consequence
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, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL BOLT A BRACKET ONTO EACH FRONT FORK. THIS BRACKET WILL HOLD THE FENDER MOUNT IN PLACE EVEN IF THE WELD FAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN AT 1-888-899-2997.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
INDIAN/HEADLIGHT BRACKET BREAKAGE
NHTSA #03V258000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported July 22, 2003 · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 6,173 vehicles
Indian campaign IMCSB-057 · Owners notified July 31, 2003 · Vehicles built February 14, 2000 – July 10, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE TEARDROP HEADLIGHT CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK AND THE LIGHT TO SLIP OUT OF POSITION OR FALL OFF.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IMC AT 1-888-899-2997.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/FUEL TANK VENT TUBE
NHTSA #03V130000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery · NHTSA notice
Reported April 4, 2003 · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 1,643 vehicles
Indian campaign IMCSB-054 · Owners notified April 28, 2003 · Vehicles built November 30, 2001 – September 4, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE GAS TANK VENT TUBE, THE VENT TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY IN WET WEATHER. VENT TUBE CLOGGING CAN CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP. A CLOGGED VENT TUBE MAY ALSO CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE GAS TANK AND PUSH A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT VENT TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE REPOSITIONED TO PREVENT CLOGGING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 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-054. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE/WINDSHIELD FASTENER
NHTSA #02V311000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice
Reported November 15, 2002 · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Potentially affected: 5,464 vehicles
Indian campaign IMCSB-050 · Owners notified January 16, 2003 · Vehicles built June 1, 2001 – November 1, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS THAT BOLT THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MOUNTING CLAMPS CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COME PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY OFF THE BIKE.
Safety consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE, THE RIDER COULD BE INJURED BY THE WINDSHIELD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 16, 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-050. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Indian Scout model years
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