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Indian FTR 1200 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2019–2022: 4 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

201920202022

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
201930
202020
202233

What owners complain about (all years)

Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #24V860000 · 2024 · 4 units

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2022 ftr 1200 r carbon, ftr 1200, ftr 1200 s and ftr 1200 rally motorcycles. these motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 17, 2024. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-24-09.

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.

Engine #22V636000 · 2022 · 6,315 units

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 ftr 1200, 2019-2020 ftr 1200 s, and 2020 ftr 1200 rally motorcycles. the coolant junction may leak.

Risk: Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2022. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-22-04.

Electrical System #19V882000 · 2019 · 5,474 units

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2019 chieftain, vintage, roadmaster, dark horse, springfield, and ftr1200 motorcycles. a 10a circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10a circuit breaker and installation instructions. owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2020. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-05.

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