2003 Indian Chief Vintage recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Indian Chief Vintage. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jul 22, 2003Crash risk2003 Indian Chief Vintage, 2001–2003 Indian Scout, 2002–2003 Indian Spirit — Exterior Lighting
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.
03V258000 · 6K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- May 5, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Indian Chief, 2002–2003 Indian Chief Vintage — Fuel System, Gasoline
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 MOTORCYCLE 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.
03V173000 · 2K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Apr 3, 2003Crash risk2003 Indian Chief Vintage — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY DESIGNED FRONT AND REAR ENGINE GUARDS, THE GUARDS DO NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE GROUND DURING ROUTINE CORNERING.
03V132000 · 70 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY