Indian Roadmaster Elite problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2025: 4 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #25V108000 · 2025 · 7 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2025 challenger dark horse, pursuit limited, roadmaster elite and springfield dark horse motorcycles. due to an incorrectly crimped wire, the fuel pump may fail and result in an engine stall during operation.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 5, 2025. owners may contact indian customer service at 877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-25-01.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling #23V829000 · 2023 · 1,215 units
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.
Electrical System #18V228000 · 2018 · 3,341 units
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.
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