2001 Indian Spirit Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2001 Indian Spirit, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2001 Indian Spirit
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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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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Indian Spirit have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer received on 20,23003 a recall notice from the manufacturer NHTSA# 03-v-286-000: the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. Call the dealer to arranged an appoi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2003 · Structure
“I currently (purchased 9/2001) own a 2001 indian spirit motorcycle purchased from thomas automall in coon rapids, mn. The engine leaks oil through the oil breather/carbuerator blow by quite profusely.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Indian Spirit model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Spirit model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian Spirit | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Indian Spirit | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Indian Spirit | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 Indian Spirit | 7 | 5 |
| 2003 Indian Spirit | 4 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2001 Indian Spirit
How do I know if my 2001 Indian Spirit 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 2001 Indian Spirit; 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 02V176000).
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.