2001 Indian Chief Centennial Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2003 · Suspension
Compare Indian Chief Centennial model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Chief Centennial model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian Chief Centennial | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Indian Chief Centennial | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Indian Chief Centennial | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Indian Chief Centennial
How do I know if my 2001 Indian Chief Centennial has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Indian Chief Centennial; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Indian dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V039000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.