Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2023-2024 Models Due to Engine Stall Risk
Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2023-2024 models because an improperly routed sensor may cause the engine to stall, 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 (engine stall leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The recall covers specific models including the Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and Roadmaster Elite.
The defect involves the crankshaft position sensor, which may have been routed improperly. This issue can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and reroute or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2023. 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 DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,215
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 (10)
- ROADMASTER DARK HORSE
- CHIEFTAIN
- SPRINGFIELD
- SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
- CHIEFTAIN ELITE
- CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
- ROADMASTER LIMITED
- ROADMASTER
- ROADMASTER ELITE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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