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HighNHTSA·18V055000·Announced 2018-01-16

Indian Recalls 2015-2017 Roadmaster Motorcycles Due to Wiring Defect

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2015-2017 Roadmaster models because water in the trunk wiring harness may cause the brake light to stay on, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a crash risk is identified, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. The recall involves 7,392 vehicles where water may enter the trunk wiring harness. This issue can cause the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.

If the brake light stays on while the motorcycle is not slowing down, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually braking. This increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN ROADMASTER
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
7,392

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ROADMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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