Indian Spirit 2003
Model Spirit made in 2003 by Indian got 4 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and structure.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V258000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 10/09/2002 to 07/10/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6173 | 07/31/2003 | ODI | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 07/22/2003 | 07/29/2003 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V130000 | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 11/30/2001 to 09/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1643 | 04/28/2003 | MFR | INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 04/04/2003 | 04/22/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the engine to stop. a clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. owner notification began april 28, 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-054. 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer received recall#03v258000 and recall# 03v286000. the sales dealer could not perform the repairs because they could not get into contact with the manufacturer to get the parts. consumer requested a call back.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | 06/03/2003 | ||
| Unable to have recall repairs completed due to company closing down.*mr the consumer stated there were no parts available from the manufacturer. *jb *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall #03v286000 concerning fender mount. dealer cannot get the parts from the manufacturer to perform the repairs.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer received recall#03v258000 and recall# 03v286000. the sales dealer could not perform the repairs because they could not get into contact with the manufacturer to get the parts. consumer requested a call back.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | RALEIGH | 27601 | METRO POWER SPORTS |