2014 Indian Roadmaster problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Indian Roadmaster.
Recalls
Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling #16V446000 · 2016 · 18,383 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to june 16, 2015. in the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ecm) software, free of charge. the recall began july 2016. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-16-02.
Fuel System, Gasoline #16V877000 · 2016 · 23,761 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 chief classic, chief dark horse, vintage, chieftan, chieftan dark horse, springfield and roadmaster motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to july 15, 2016. in the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2016. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-16-03.
Electrical System, Power Train #19V776000 · 2019 · 52,745 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 chief, chieftain, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. the gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 16, 2020. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-03.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Indian Roadmaster have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Indian Roadmaster. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2014 Indian Roadmaster problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.