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Indian Chieftain Recall 23V829: Engine may stall due to misrouted crankshaft sensor

NHTSA campaign 23V829, reported December 7, 2023, 1,215 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The crankshaft position sensor on certain Indian motorcycles may have been routed improperly during assembly. If the wiring is not positioned correctly, the engine can stall while the motorcycle is being ridden, which increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Authorized Indian dealers will inspect the sensor and reroute it, or replace the crankshaft position sensor if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2023. You can also contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697, referencing recall number I-23-07, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V829Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Indian Chieftain20232024
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse20232024
Indian Chieftain Elite2023
Indian Chieftain Limited20232024
Indian Roadmaster20232024
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse20232024
Indian Roadmaster Elite2024
Indian Roadmaster Limited20232024
Indian Springfield20232024
Indian Springfield Dark Horse20232024