Indian Recalls 2014-2019 Motorcycles Due to Gear Position Switch Defect
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield models because the gear position switch may oxidize, causing the display to incorrectly show neutral when the bike is in gear.
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 where the defect can cause the motorcycle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The recall involves 52,745 vehicles. The defect is located in the electrical system, specifically the gear position switch contacts, which may oxidize over time.
This oxidation can cause the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear. If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
The recalled product
- Product
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN, ROADMASTER, SPRINGFIELD, CHIEF
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 52,745
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 (4)
- CHIEFTAIN
- ROADMASTER
- SPRINGFIELD
- CHIEF
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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