Indian Spirit 2001
Model Spirit made in 2001 by Indian got 5 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, structure and suspension.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V039000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 03/01/1999 to 05/20/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 7947 | 02/14/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 02/10/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Indian motorcycle recall bulletin no. imcsb-045. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V286000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 07/14/2000 to 07/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6570 | 08/25/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 08/04/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V176000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 03/28/2001 to 07/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1189 | 07/09/2002 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 07/02/2002 | 07/22/2002 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V311000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 06/01/2001 to 11/01/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5464 | 01/16/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 11/15/2002 | 11/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-040901 | 07/01/2009 | 10030064 | Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe | 07/29/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-040901 | 07/01/2009 | 10030064 | Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe | 07/29/2009 | |
| TSB-040902 | 07/22/2009 | 10030026 | Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe | 07/22/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT | |||||
| TSB-040902 | 07/22/2009 | 10030026 | Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe | 07/22/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE03024 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 06/04/2003 | 08/11/2003 | HEADLIGHT SEPARATES | 03V258000 | |
| Odi and indian received a total of 6 reports alleging the teardrop-shaped headlight was separating from its retaining bracket on the subject motorcycles.shortly after opening this pe, indian recalled the vehicles to correct the problem.odi has confirmed indian's claim that this problem relates only to those models with teardrop headlight bucket. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE01039 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 11/21/2001 | 04/30/2002 | REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE | 02V124000 | |
| Allege swing-arm shock mount fractures and rear suspension collapses | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/29/2001 | |||
| Headlights shut off without prior warning, and there was an electrical problem with battery. dealership has replaced battery, and problem continued. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 11/29/2001 | |||
| Headlights shut off without prior warning, and there was an electrical problem with battery. dealership has replaced battery, and problem continued. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/25/2003 | 1 | 11/23/2001 | |
| I currently (purchased 9/2001) own a 2001 indian spirit motorcycle purchased from thomas automall in coon rapids, mn. the engine leaks oil through the oil breather/carbuerator blow by quite profusely. i have had the bike in at least 5 times (i do have documentation) for this problem. he dealers (1 in minneapolis and 3 in phoenix) have all stated that the engine and it's design (for performance) will cause an oil leak. i have recently sent an email to the engine builder (s&s motors in viola, wi) notifying them of the problem. my email was forwarded to indian motorcycle company in which they have replied that they realize the problem but due to epa standards (their written quote from the vp of service was we are running a fine legal line here) and performance requirements an oil leak can be expected. (i do have copies of the email and reply fyi). here's where i need your attention (and that of other owner/riders) is not only is the oil leak an environmental issue it is a significant safety issue. the oil comes out of the breather/blow by system onto the lower portion of the engine/frame, exhaust system, rear brake and last but not least, the rear tire. i have almost dumped the bike several times due to greasy rear tire and the rear brake performs poorly. indian motorcycle company and it's dealers cannot correct the problem as stated. i am looking to you for assistance in making these people accountable. appreciate your prompt reply and attention. sincerely, jerry anderson. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/24/2003 | |||
| Consumer received on 20,23003 a recall notice from the manufacturer nhtsa# 03-v-286-000: the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. call the dealer to arranged an appointment guest what dealer stated manufacturer is out of business and you must paid for the recall. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| The vehicle weaves out of control at variable speeds, the 2002 models all have had rear swing arm redesigned and strenghtened but these will not fit earlier models. i believe this weaving is caused by the swing arm flexing. this will cause crashes in the right set of circumstances. i also believe the manufaturer knows this and that is why they have changed the design, but have not corrected this in the earlier models. this weaker swing arm design was used on 1999 to 2001 spirits, scout, and chief models. it happened to me several times on flat dry road surfaces with no other vehicles infront to cause wind disturbance, and straight away roads. flexing becomes worse on turns. the change of design shows a knowlege on the part of the manufacturer, as well as there 2002 model brochures stating the renforcement of the new swing arm, that this problem is know but ignored. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | COON RAPIDS | 55433 | THOMAS AUTO MALL | 763-323-3333 |