Indian recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.
What could happen
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief 2018
- Indian Chief Classic 2018
- Indian Chief Dark Horse 2018
- Indian Chief Vintage 2018
- Indian Chieftain 2018
- Indian Chieftain Classic 2018
- Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 2018
- Indian Chieftain Elite 2018
- Indian Chieftain Limited 2018
- Indian Roadmaster 2018
- Indian Roadmaster Classic 2018
- Indian Roadmaster Elite 2018
- Indian Roadmaster Icon 2018
- Indian Springfield 2018
- Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V228000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,341
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 25, 2016 to Nov 17, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- I-18-04
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 20, 2025
- Indian recall: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
- Indian recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 7, 2023
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
- Indian recall: Structure Dec 29, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.