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  Safety Recalls of Indian Spirit Vehicles

There have been 9 safety recalls for the Indian Spirit. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Indian Spirit.

NHTSA Recall #: 03V286000; Aug. 4, 2003

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Scout, 2003 Indian Scout, 2001 Indian Spirit, 2002 Indian Spirit, 2003 Indian Spirit
Component: STRUCTURE
Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V258000; Jul. 22, 2003

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Indian Chief Vintage, 2001 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Scout, 2003 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit, 2003 Indian Spirit
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V130000; Apr. 4, 2003

Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Indian Scout, 2003 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit, 2003 Indian Spirit
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V039000; Feb. 10, 2003

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

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Indian Chief, 2000 Indian Chief, 2001 Indian Chief, 1999 Indian Chief Centennial, 2000 Indian Chief Centennial, 2001 Indian Chief Centennial, 1999 Indian Scout, 2000 Indian Scout, 2001 Indian Scout, 1999 Indian Scout Centennial, 2000 Indian Scout Centennial, 2001 Indian Scout Centennial, 1999 Indian Spirit, 2000 Indian Spirit, 2001 Indian Spirit
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 02V311000; Nov. 15, 2002

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Scout, 2003 Indian Scout, 2001 Indian Scout Centennial, 2002 Indian Scout Centennial, 2003 Indian Scout Centennial, 2001 Indian Spirit, 2002 Indian Spirit, 2003 Indian Spirit
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Indian Spirit Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 4, 2003   Structure 6,570
Jul. 22, 2003   Exterior Lighting:headlights 6,173
Apr. 4, 2003   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 1,643
Feb. 10, 2003   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 7,947
Nov. 15, 2002   Visibility:windshield 5,464
Jul. 8, 2002   Suspension:rear 590
Jul. 2, 2002   Suspension:front 1,189
Mar. 21, 2002   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 907
Feb. 5, 2002   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 146


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Indian Spirit Model Years

Model# Recalls
2003 Indian Spirit 4
2002 Indian Spirit 7
2001 Indian Spirit 4
2000 Indian Spirit 1
1999 Indian Spirit 1