The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V228000·Announced 2018-04-10

Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2018 Models Due to Unintended Starting Risk

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 3,341 2018 models because corrosion in the combination switch may cause the bike to start unintentionally, posing a carbon monoxide 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 (unintended starting leading to carbon monoxide exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chieftain, Springfield, and Roadmaster motorcycles. The recall covers 3,341 vehicles, including specific trims such as the Chief Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, and Springfield Dark Horse.

The defect involves potential corrosion within the right combination switch. This corrosion may result in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and required safety interlock conditions are met. If the motorcycle starts unintentionally while parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

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

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, CHIEF, CHIEF VINTAGE, CHIEFTAIN ELITE
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,341

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 (15)

  • SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
  • CHIEF
  • CHIEF VINTAGE
  • CHIEFTAIN ELITE
  • ROADMASTER
  • ROADMASTER CLASSIC
  • ROADMASTER ELITE
  • ROADMASTER ICON
  • CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
  • CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
  • CHIEFTAIN
  • CHIEF DARK HORSE
  • CHIEF CLASSIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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