2001 Indian Spirit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spirit years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Indian Spirit. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Spirit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Indian Spirit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Indian Spirit recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
Risk: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. Owner notification began february 14, 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.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly enough to prevent axle rotation.
Risk: If the axle is allowed to rotate, the axle could come out of the right front fork, collapsing the front end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front forks to determine whether the pinch bolts are 1/4" or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. If the forks are clamped with 1/4" bolts, the dealer will replace the forks with forks designed with 5/16" bolts. If the forks are clamped with 5/16" stainless steel pinch bolts, the dealer will replace the bolts with 5/16" bolts made of zinc plated steel. Owner notification began july 9, 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Headlight separates (PE03024) — opened Jun 4, 2003, closed Aug 11, 2003, led to recall 03V258000.
- Rear suspension collapse (PE01039) — opened Nov 21, 2001, closed Apr 30, 2002, led to recall 02V124000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer received on 20,23003 a recall notice from the manufacturer nhtsa# 03-v-286-000: the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. Call the dealer to arranged an appointment guest what dealer stated manufacturer is out of business and you must paid for the recall.
I currently (purchased 9/2001) own a 2001 indian spirit motorcycle purchased from thomas automall in coon rapids, mn. The engine leaks oil through the oil breather/carbuerator blow by quite profusely. I have had the bike in at least 5 times (i do have documentation) for this problem. He dealers (1…
The vehicle weaves out of control at variable speeds, the 2002 models all have had rear swing arm redesigned and strenghtened but these will not fit earlier models. I believe this weaving is caused by the swing arm flexing. This will cause crashes in the right set of circumstances. I also believe…
Headlights shut off without prior warning, and there was an electrical problem with battery. Dealership has replaced battery, and problem continued. *ak
Other Indian Spirit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Spirit | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 Spirit | 5 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 Spirit | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Spirit | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Indian Spirit?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Indian Spirit?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Indian Spirit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spirit model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.