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2001 Indian Scout
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2001 Indian Scout, covering structure, exterior lighting and electrical system, and 9 consumer complaints received since 2001.
The component named most often is suspension: 285.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 78.6 per 1,000 across all 2001 model-year vehicles and against 104.2 per 1,000 for the Indian Scout line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 2.2 complaints per model year across the 13 Indian Scout model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2003 (5); the most recent in the file is dated 5 Nov 2003.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
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.
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.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY (manufacturer campaign IMCSB-058).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY (manufacturer campaign IMCSB-057).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
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.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY (manufacturer campaign IMCSB-045).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
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.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY (manufacturer campaign IMCSB-050).
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly enough to prevent axle rotation.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front forks to determine whether the pinch bolts are 1/4" or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. If the forks are clamped with 1/4" bolts, the dealer will replace the forks with forks designed with 5/16" bolts. If the forks are clamped with 5/16" stainless steel pinch bolts, the dealer will replace the bolts with 5/16" bolts made of zinc plated steel. Owner notification began july 9, 2002. 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 at 1-408-846-7228.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY.
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.
Consequence: This condition can cause possible deflation of the tube, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY.
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Possible positive battery cable chaffing can cause the cable to ground to frame, allowing possible interruption to the ignition system. Motorcycle can crank, but not start.
Consequence: Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.
Filed by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2001 Indian Scout (black) against all 2001 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2001 | Scout line | All 2001 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 285.7 | 104.2 | 78.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 285.7 | 229.2 | 31.3 |
| Structure | 214.3 | 125 | 69.2 |
| Electrical System | 142.9 | 104.2 | 98.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 71.4 | 20.8 | 19.7 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 285.7 | 104.2 | 78.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 285.7 | 229.2 | 31.3 |
| Structure | 3 | 214.3 | 125 | 69.2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 142.9 | 104.2 | 98.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 71.4 | 20.8 | 19.7 |
9 unique complaints, 14 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE03024 | Preliminary evaluation | HEADLIGHT SEPARATES | exterior lighting:headlights | 4 Jun 2003 | 11 Aug 2003 | 03V258000 |
| PE01039 | Preliminary evaluation | REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE | suspension | 21 Nov 2001 | 30 Apr 2002 | 02V124000 |
Other Indian Scout model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 7,947 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 7,947 |
| 2001 | 7 | 9 | 27,945 |
| 2002 | 7 | 6 | 21,493 |
| 2003 | 4 | 2 | 19,850 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 7 | 987 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2017 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,185 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 4,185 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 4,814 |
| 2021 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 7,812 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 7,812 |
| 2025 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,926 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Indian Scout model years · Indian: 39 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2001 Indian Scout have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 03V286000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Aug 2003 and concerns structure. Across all model years the Indian Scout line has 17 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2001 Indian Scout?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2001 Indian Scout complain about most?
Suspension: 4 of 14 component mentions (285.7 per 1,000). Next is exterior lighting with 4. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.