Tl* the contact owns a 2002 indian scout motorcycle. While driving at speeds of 45 MPH the front exterior headlight mounting bracket fell from the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to an independent service shop where the headlight assembly was welded back onto the motorcycle at the owner's expense. Later, the he was able to locate a recall online pertaining to the same type of failure for his year, make and model (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v258000: exterior lighting: headlights), however the manufacturer stated the company was under new ownership and they did not have any liability for any recall repairs. They advised making the repairs at his own expense. To date, the contact has not been able to have the correct repairs made under the above mentioned recall campaign. The failure and current mileages were 6,800. Updated 06/25/10.8jb
The worst 2002 Indian Scout problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights5
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Indian Scout
Recalls 7
Structure
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V286000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V258000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V130000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V311000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.
- Risk
- Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axles on these motorcycles. Owner notification began august 16, 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.
Recall number 02V180000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.
- Risk
- Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. Owner notification began march 19, 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 motorcycle at 1‑408‑846‑7228.
Recall number 02V083000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production.
- Risk
- This clogging prevents the venting system from allowing pressure to escape from the gas tank, which could result in gas flowing back into the carburetor and possibly spilling onto the ground.
- Remedy
- All motorcycles have been inspected and, if necessary, corrected. This campaign is 100% completed.
Recall number 02V038000 · Recall details
See all 7 recalls for the 2002 Indian Scout
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 2002 Indian Scout 5
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.
- Rear wheel alignment and drive belt tension adjustment for a noisy misaligned drive belt. tt
What 2002 Indian Scout owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer went to a indian dealership to take care of recalls for the headlamp and gasoline but the dealership would not honor the recalls due to the fact that indian motorcycle was going out of business. *ak the front fender had the potential to fall. *scc *jb
Consumer received recall letters 03v286000 and 03v258000 from indian motorcycles. Dealer refused to honor these recalls. Manufacturer filed bankruptcy.
Problems with engine failure and gas tank vent tube. *mr 05/15/03 motorcycle was taken to the dealer to have gas tank vent tube recall performed. The mechanic overlooked the motorcycle and stated it was fine. 05/24/03 engine failed in the rain at highway speed on a busy interstate-motorcycle at 60 MPH. The motorcycle was again taken to the dealer for repairs. 08/30/03 the consumer received the motorcycle after three months without the recall being performed. After the consumer insisted that the recall was why the engine failed and caused the crash, they lengthen the tube with inferior materials that became pinched in the wire tires. This resulted in the bike stalling and fuel leaking from the gas cap. After the motorcycle was returned to the consumer after three months, the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid. The transmission spilled large amounts of fluid directly in front of the rear tire. 09/02/03 the consumer received two more recalls regarding the fender and headlight falling off, however the dealer stated they did not known anything about the recalls. *ph *jb
Dealership was refusing to honor recall 03v258000 concerning headlight bracket breaking. Dealership stated that they didn't perform any indian motorcycle recall repairs.
Consumer noticed a crack in the vehicles head light, where it connects to the front of the vehicle. The dealership replaced the part, but it cracked again. Ts the head light bracket continuously breaks. The brake dust boot had fallen off, and the rear shocks leaked. Scc
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Questions about the 2002 Indian Scout
Is the 2002 Indian Scout reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2002 Indian Scout, 3.0 times a typical Scout model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Indian Scout?
Lights, with 5 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2002 Indian Scout have?
7 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
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