Recall 18V228000: 2018 Indian Chief, 2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse +12 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 10, 2018
Vehicles affected
3,341
Models
15
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2018 Indian Chief
  • 2018 Indian Chief Classic
  • 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse
  • 2018 Indian Chieftain
  • 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
  • 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite
  • 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited
  • 2018 Indian Chief Vintage
  • 2018 Indian Roadmaster
  • 2018 Indian Roadmaster Classic
  • 2018 Indian Roadmaster Elite
  • 2018 Indian Roadmaster Icon
  • 2018 Indian Springfield
  • 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V228000
Manufacturer campaign
I-18-04
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Owner letters
Apr 20, 2018
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology