Indian Challenger problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2020–2024: 4 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Suspension #24V550000 · 2024 · 1,773 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2024 chieftain, challenger, pursuit, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2024. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-24-07.
Exterior Lighting #24V069000 · 2024 · 11,648 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 challenger, challenger dark horse, challenger limited, 2022 challenger dark horse icon, challenger elite, ftr 1200, ftr 1200 rally, ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200 r carbon, pursuit dark horse, challenger jd limited edition, pursuit limited icon, pursuit dark horse premium, pursuit limited, pursuit limited premium, 2019-2020 ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200, and 2020 ftr 1200 rally motorcycles. the brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipm
Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the abs module software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 1, 2024. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-24-03.
Fuel System, Gasoline #23V582000 · 2023 · 45 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2023 challenger, pursuit dark horse icon w/premium package, pursuit dark horse w/premium package, and pursuit limited w/premium package motorcycles. the fuel line may have been improperly assembled, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. all motorcycles have been remedied. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-23-06.
Engine #20V182000 · 2020 · 616 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2020 challenger motorcycles. the engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Risk: Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to indian. the recall began april 9, 2020. owners may contact indian customer s
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