Indian Recall of certain Chief, Chieftain and Springfield motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 19, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

Indian Recall: Motorcycle may Start Unexpectedly

If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V228000

Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,341

MakeModelModel Year(s)
INDIANCHIEF2018
INDIANCHIEF CLASSIC2018
INDIANCHIEF DARK HORSE2018
INDIANCHIEF VINTAGE2018
INDIANCHIEFTAIN2018
INDIANCHIEFTAIN CLASSIC2018
INDIANCHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE2018
INDIANCHIEFTAIN ELITE2018
INDIANCHIEFTAIN LIMITED2018
INDIANSPRINGFIELD2018
INDIANSPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE2018

Summary: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user’s intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.

Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian’s number for this recall is I-18-04.

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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