The worst 2000 Indian Scout problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V039000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Headlight separates
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.
PE03024
Rear suspension collapse
Six manufacturer incidents of broken rear suspension shock absorber mounting brackets and forty-two of broken shock bolts.the original sway-away rear shock absorbers (identified by a black housing) are not adequate for the subject bikes' gvwr.shock bottoming (I.e., coil bind) consequently occurs at the upper range of the machine's weight carrying capacity and the resulting loads break the shock mounting brackets and/or bolts.indian is recalling the subject motorcycles to install shock absorbers from progressive suspension.the progressives have a greater load carrying capabilty and may be identified by the gold color.with indian's recall, odi is closing this pe.
PE01039
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Indian Scout 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and...
- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed.
- Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed.
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Is the 2000 Indian Scout reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 Indian Scout.
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How many recalls does the 2000 Indian Scout have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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