2001 Indian Scout Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2001 Indian Scout, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2001 Indian Scout
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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Structure
On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
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…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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.
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.
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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…
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Windshield (visibility)
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.
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…
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Suspension: front
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.
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…
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Tube (tires)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.
Remedy: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Indian Scout have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Three recalls have been issued for the 2001, indian, motorcycle(s); however, the dealer stated that the recalls cannot be honored because the manufacturer had gone out of business. *ak *scc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2003 · Unknown or other
“The recall repairs on motorcycle had not been done because the manufacturer had gone out of business. The dealer had the parts, but would not repair the motorcycle because they would not get reimburse”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 4, 2003 · Structure
Compare Indian Scout model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Scout model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Indian Scout | 7 | 9 |
| 2002 Indian Scout | 7 | 6 |
| 2003 Indian Scout | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Indian Scout | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 Indian Scout | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Indian Scout | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Indian Scout | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Indian Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Indian Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Indian Scout | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Indian Scout | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2001 Indian Scout
How do I know if my 2001 Indian Scout 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2001 Indian Scout; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 00V214000).
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.
Other Indian models
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- Spirit12 complaints
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- Chieftain Dark Horse7 complaints
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.