- The 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.
- The risk
- This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Indian Chief Centennial Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2003 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Chief Centennial year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Indian Chief Centennial recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Chief Centennial: every year compared
All Chief Centennial years2000 Indian Chief Centennial vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Indian Chief Centennial | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2000 Indian Chief | 40 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial
Does the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial: alternator / generator / regulator (February 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Indian Chief Centennial a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Indian Chief Centennial year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Indian Chief Centennial has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data