Does the 2001 Indian Scout have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting, electrical system, visibility, suspension, tires. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2001 Indian Scout recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Indian dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Indian Scout?

9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Indian Scout recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Indian Scout. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Indian dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Indian Scout recalls, newest first

August 4, 2003NHTSA 03V2860006,570 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
Consequence: 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.
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 1-888-899-2997.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2003NHTSA 03V2580006,173 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 2003NHTSA 03V0390007,947 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

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.
Consequence: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 2002NHTSA 02V3110005,464 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

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.
Consequence: If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
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 reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1-888-899-2997.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 2002NHTSA 02V1760001,189 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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 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 notification began July 9, 2002. 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 at 1-408-846-7228.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 3, 2000NHTSA 00V251000418 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Tube

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.
Consequence: This condition can cause possible deflation of the tube, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 2000NHTSA 00V214000184 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2001 Indian Scout with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Exterior lighting › Headlights4
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator2
Suspension2
Suspension › Rear2
Structure1

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Questions

Does the 2001 Indian Scout have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting, electrical system, visibility, suspension, tires. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Indian Scout recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Indian dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Indian Scout?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.