The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V882000·Announced 2019-12-11

Indian Recalls 2019 Motorcycles Due to Defective Circuit Breaker

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 5,474 2019 models because a defective circuit breaker may cause sudden engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 an engine stall increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. The recall involves 5,474 vehicles affected by a potential defect in the 10A circuit breaker.

The defective circuit breaker may trip unexpectedly, causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may have the part installed at a dealership free of charge. The recall began on January 22, 2020. Owners can 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 CHIEFTAIN, ROADMASTER, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
5,474

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 (8)

  • CHIEFTAIN
  • ROADMASTER
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
  • FTR1200
  • CHIEF DARK HORSE
  • CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
  • VINTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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