Recalls for 2020 Indian Challenger

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2020-03-26
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2020 challenger motorcycles.  The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.  

Consequence
Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge.  Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to indian.  The recall began april 9, 2020.  Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697.  Indian's number for this recall is i-20-02.  Note: owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Posted on: 2024-02-05
Description
Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 challenger, challenger dark horse, challenger limited, 2022 challenger dark horse icon, challenger elite, ftr 1200, ftr 1200 rally, ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200 r carbon, pursuit dark horse, challenger jd limited edition, pursuit limited icon, pursuit dark horse premium, pursuit limited, pursuit limited premium, 2019-2020 ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200, and 2020 ftr 1200 rally motorcycles.  The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider.  As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the abs module software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed march 1, 2024.  Owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697.  Indian's number for this recall is i-24-03.  

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.nhtsa.gov.