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Indian Challenger Dark Horse Recall 24V550: Rear suspension pushrod may buckle, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 24V550, reported July 23, 2024, 1,773 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear suspension pushrod on these motorcycles may buckle under load. A buckled pushrod can pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Authorized Indian dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697, referencing recall number I-24-07.

If you own one of the affected 2024 models, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V550Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Risk
A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
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 Challenger2024
Indian Challenger Dark Horse2024
Indian Challenger Limited2024
Indian Chieftain2024
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse2024
Indian Chieftain Limited2024
Indian Pursuit Dark Horse2024
Indian Pursuit Limited2024
Indian Roadmaster2024
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse2024
Indian Roadmaster Elite2024
Indian Roadmaster Limited2024
Indian Springfield2024
Indian Springfield Dark Horse2024