2003 Indian Scout Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Indian Scout, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 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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Delivery (fuel system)
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…
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…
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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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Indian Scout have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer received two NHTSA recall letters 03v258000 and 03v286000 from indian motorcycle. Dealer refused to honor these recalls. Manufacturer filed bankruptcy.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 9, 2003 · Structure
“While traveling on the highway the headlight bracket fell off. Please fill in additional information dealership is aware of the problem. Ts”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2002 · Exterior lighting
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 2003 Indian Scout
How do I know if my 2003 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 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 02V311000).
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.