Vehicle recall 03V286000 · August 4, 2003
Indian Scout and Spirit
On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 03V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2003
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IMCSB-058
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,570
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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 Spirit (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
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