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
Make | Model | Model Year(s) |
INDIAN | CHIEF | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEF DARK HORSE | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN ELITE | 2018 |
INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN LIMITED | 2018 |
INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD | 2018 |
INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE | 2018 |
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
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