CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Indian Roadmaster has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
2017 Indian Roadmaster recalls
Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear
A gear position switch on these Indian motorcycles can oxidize, causing the gear display to incorrectly show neutral when the transmission is actually engaged in a gear.
Water May Keep Brake Light On, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster motorcycles may have water entering the trunk wiring harness.
Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
On certain Indian motorcycles, the fuel rail can move and contact other components, which may cause a fuel leak.
Most common 2017 Indian Roadmaster problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
My motorcycle went in a couple of years ago for a check because it would show neutral but be in gear and vice versa. The dealer cleaned the contacts and pins. It was fine for a bit and now at 55K miles itâs back to doing the same thing. It will show neutral and Iâm on the highway doing 65 mph. The. Third gear and Iâm stopped with the clutch out. The dealer is now saying we have to pay for this to be checked during routine servicing? 1.8 hours at $165.00 and hour? Thatâs bs. They know the problem are the pins and springs but they, the dealer, wonât change them. Because parts, to me, are $130 then $$300 in labor. Theyâre making a huge profit of their mistake. Iâve include
The clutch switch has failed open. If the engine stalls while in traffic, the rider is required to shift the transmission into neutral before the engine will restart. This could be a dangerous situation depending on what terrane the bike and rider are on. The normal operation for restart of the engine in a stall situation is to simply pull the clutch lever in and hit the start button. The starter should engage regardless of where the gear selector is as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. When researching this problem on YouTube and the Indian Motorcycle Forum, it is wide spread.
I just had my recall replaced 3 TIMES because it was reading neutral in 6th gear and dropping me out of cruise AND NEVER start while in neutral ever
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INDIAN ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V776000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 POLARIS INDIAN ROAD MASTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE TOUCHSCREEN WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, WHICH AFFECTED THE GPS SYSTEM, RADIO, VEHICLE STATUS, AND TIRE PRESSURE READINGS. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LIBERTYVILLE (416 N MILWAUKEE AVE, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, (847) 984-2542) SUBMITTED A GOODWILL WARRANTY CLAIM TO THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE REQUEST WAS DENIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
2017 Indian Roadmaster questions
Does the 2017 Indian Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Indian Roadmaster: Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear; Water May Keep Brake Light On, Raising Crash Risk; Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Roadmaster?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Indian Roadmaster has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.