2001 Indian Scout problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.

Fix: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.

Risk: This condition can cause possible deflation of the tube, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 notifica

Problem: 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.

Risk: If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new bracket. owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact imc at 1-888-899-2997.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.