Vehicle recall 02V311000 · November 15, 2002
Indian Scout, Scout Centennial and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. Imcsb-050. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V311000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2002
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IMCSB-050
- Owner notification
- January 16, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,464
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Scout (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Indian Scout Centennial (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Indian Spirit (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
Has your Indian been repaired?
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