9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-06-17
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to june 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Consequence
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ecm) software, free of charge. The recall began july 2016. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-16-02.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 2016-06-17
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to june 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Consequence
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ecm) software, free of charge. The recall began july 2016. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-16-02.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 2015-11-02
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chief classic, chief vintage, chieftain, roadmaster, and 2016 dark horse motorcycles manufactured january 2, 2015, to october 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Consequence
A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on november 5, 2015. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-15-04.
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.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2016-12-06
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 chief classic, chief dark horse, vintage, chieftan, chieftan dark horse, springfield and roadmaster motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to july 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2016. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-16-03.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Posted on: 2018-01-18
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Consequence
If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2018. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-18-01.
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.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Posted on: 2018-01-18
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Consequence
If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2018. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-18-01.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Posted on: 2018-01-18
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Consequence
If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2018. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-18-01.
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.
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2019-10-30
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 chief, chieftain, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will clean the gear position switch. The switch will be replaced, once parts are available, currently expected to be in the first few months of 2020. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Indian issued an interim to owners on november 6, 2019. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-19-03.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-10-30
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 chief, chieftain, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will clean the gear position switch. The switch will be replaced, once parts are available, currently expected to be in the first few months of 2020. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Indian issued an interim to owners on november 6, 2019. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-19-03.
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.