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2003 Indian Spirit problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Indian Spirit is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical Spirit model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Body

The worst 2003 Indian Spirit problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    3
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    3
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 4

StructureReported August 4, 2003 · 6,570 vehicles affected
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: headlightsReported July 22, 2003 · 6,173 vehicles affected
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: deliveryReported April 4, 2003 · 1,643 vehicles affected
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: windshieldReported November 15, 2002 · 5,464 vehicles affected
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

See all 4 recalls for the 2003 Indian Spirit

Defect investigations

Headlight separatesOpened June 4, 2003, closed August 11, 2003

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.

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Indian Spirit 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2003 Indian Spirit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Body · NC

Unable to have recall repairs completed due to company closing down.*mr the consumer stated there were no parts available from the manufacturer. *jb

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Body · FL

Recall #03v286000 concerning fender mount. Dealer cannot get the parts from the manufacturer to perform the repairs.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Body, Lights · NM

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.

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Questions about the 2003 Indian Spirit

Is the 2003 Indian Spirit reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Indian Spirit, fewer than a typical Spirit model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Indian Spirit?

Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2003 Indian Spirit have?

4 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Indian Spirit body?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V286000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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