CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
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.
If the bike is started while it is in gear, believing it is in neutral, it may move unexpectedly, which raises the risk of a crash. The remedy is free: authorized Indian dealers will replace the gear position switch at no cost. Owners who received the notification letter mailed April 16, 2020 can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Chief | 201420152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Indian Chieftain | 201420152016201720182019 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 201420152016201720182019 |
| Indian Springfield | 201420152016201720182019 |