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
Indian Scout headlights problems
10 of the 41 owner complaints about the Indian Scout describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2002
By model year
- 20031
- 20025
- 20014
Often reported together
What owners say
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
The recall repairs on motorcycle had not been done because the manufacturer had gone out of business. The dealer had the parts, but would not repair the motorcycle because they would not get reimbursed. *ak recall numbers; 03v258000 (headlights), 03v039000 (voltage regulator), and 03v280000 (mounting bracket). *scc
Recall 03 v 039 000/voltage regulator; 03 v 258 000/headlight bracket breakage, and recall 03 v 286 000/fender mount: consumer was unable to get the dealer, indian motorcycle of north texas to honor the three recalls. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter.
Consumer received recall 03v286000 concerning fender mounts, and recall 03v258000 concerning headlight bracket breakage. Dealer refused to honor the recalls.
Dealership was refusing to honor recall 03v258000 concerning headlight bracket breaking. Dealership stated that they didn't perform any indian motorcycle recall repairs.
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
While traveling on the highway the headlight bracket fell off. Please fill in additional information dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
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
Headlights fell off motorcycle while driving 55-60 MPH. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Related recalls
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
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The model years with the most reports are 2002 (5 complaints), 2001 (4 complaints) and 2003 (1 complaints).
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