4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-08-30
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2019 chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began september 18, 2019. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-19-04.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2019-12-12
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2019 chieftain, vintage, roadmaster, dark horse, springfield, and ftr1200 motorcycles. A 10a circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10a circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began january 22, 2020. Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is i-19-05.
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.