2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief | 2018 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Classic | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Icon | 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain | 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief Classic — Electrical system
Published April 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 10, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V228000, published April 12, 2018 and initiated April 10, 2018. Recalling firm: Indian Motorcycle Company; 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief | 2018 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Classic | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Icon | 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain | 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief Classic — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Model
- SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Lot
- 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE | 2018 INDIAN CHIEF | 2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE | 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER | 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC | 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE | 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC | 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2018 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE | 2018 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief | 2018 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Classic | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2018 Indian Roadmaster Icon | 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain | 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2018 Indian Chief Classic — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V228000 on April 12, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INDIAN. Model: SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE.