CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
- Risk
- Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.
- 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
Some 2020 Indian Challenger motorcycles may have had the engine output shaft bearing insufficiently lubricated during assembly. At very low mileage, this bearing can fail, which could cause a sudden loss of engine power and raise the risk of a crash.
If your motorcycle has less than 50 miles on the odometer, do not ride it until it has been repaired. An authorized Indian dealer will lubricate the output shaft bearing free of charge. Indian will also notify affected owners. Motorcycles with more than 50 miles do not need a repair; a dealer can inspect them, or you can self-report your odometer reading to Indian. Contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-20-02. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Challenger | 2020 |
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