CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
- Risk
- If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster motorcycles may have water entering the trunk wiring harness. This can cause the brake light to stay illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
If the brake light stays on when you are not braking, drivers behind you may not realize when you are actually slowing down, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified by Indian, and the trunk wiring harness will be replaced with an updated version that has sealing plugs in the connectors.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Check your VIN for open recalls and contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697, referencing recall number I-18-01, with any questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Roadmaster | 201520162017 |
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