2002 Indian Spirit recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2002 Indian Spirit. 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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- Aug 4, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Indian Scout, 2001–2003 Indian Spirit — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
03V286000 · 7K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- 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
- Apr 4, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Indian Scout, 2002–2003 Indian Spirit — 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 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.
03V130000 · 2K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Nov 15, 2002Crash risk2001–2003 Indian Scout, 2001–2003 Indian Scout Centennial, 2001–2003 Indian Spirit — Visibility
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.
02V311000 · 5K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2002Crash risk2002 Indian Chief, 2002 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
02V180000 · 590 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Mar 21, 2002Fire risk2002 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
02V083000 · 907 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Feb 5, 2002Safety2002 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit — Fuel System, Gasoline
SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM THAT BECAME CLOGGED DURING PRODUCTION.
02V038000 · 146 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY