Vehicle recall 03V258000 · July 22, 2003
Indian Scout, Spirit and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also 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
- 03V258000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2003
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IMCSB-057
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,173
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Chief Vintage (2003): 2003
- Indian Scout (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
- Indian Spirit (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Has your Indian been repaired?
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