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Indian Chieftain Recall 19V882: Circuit breaker can trip and stall engine, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 19V882, reported December 11, 2019, 5,474 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A 10-amp circuit breaker in the electrical system may be defective and can trip unexpectedly. When it does, the motorcycle can suddenly lose power and the engine can stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. If your motorcycle stalls while riding, you may lose control or be unable to move out of traffic safely.

Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10-amp circuit breaker along with installation instructions. You may have the part installed at an authorized dealership free of charge. You can also check whether your motorcycle's VIN has open recalls, and contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 about recall I-19-05.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V882Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
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.

Affected vehicles

Indian Chief Dark Horse2019
Indian Chieftain2019
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse2019
Indian FTR12002019
Indian Roadmaster2019
Indian Springfield2019
Indian Springfield Dark Horse2019
Indian Vintage2019