CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Corrosion can develop inside the right-hand combination switch on certain 2018 Indian motorcycles. If the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met, the motorcycle may start without the rider intending it to.
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally while parked in an enclosed space, such as a garage, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury. Do not leave the motorcycle running in an enclosed area.
Indian will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the right-hand combination switch free of charge. You can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697, referencing recall I-18-04, and check your VIN for open recalls.
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