Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief
— Recall Campaign #18V228000
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,341 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V228000
| Manufacturer: | Indian Motorcycle Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 10, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V228000 |
| Units affected: | 3,341 |
- Description:
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.
- Consequeces:
- If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affects the following:
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
- 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER
- 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC
- 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
- 2018 INDIAN ROADMASTER ICON
- 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE