Indian Chieftain Elite problems & recalls

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2023 chieftain elite, 2023-2024 chieftain dark horse, chieftain dark horse icon, chieftain limited, chieftain, roadmaster limited, roadmaster dark horse, roadmaster, springfield, springfield dark horse, and 2024 roadmaster elite motorcycles. the crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 22, 2023. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-23-07.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Indian motorcycles company (indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 chief, chief classic, chief dark horse, chief vintage, chieftain, chieftain classic, cheiftain dark horse, chieftain elite, chieftain limited, springfield, and springfield dark horse motorcycles. these motorcycles may be equipped with a european-market, not us-market, halogen headlight assembly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. the recall began on december 6, 2017. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-17-03.