Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V228000 Reported April 10, 2018

Motorcycle may start unexpectedly

Indian Motorcycle Company · N/A · 3,341 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V228000
Manufacturer Campaign
I-18-04
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,341
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 10, 2018
Completion Rate
96.98

Defect 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, springfield dark horse, roadmaster, roadmaster elite, roadmaster icon, and roadmaster classic 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-18-04.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference recall ID 18V228000 or campaign I-18-04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V228000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V228000?

NHTSA recall 18V228000 was issued by Indian Motorcycle Company on April 10, 2018. It addresses: Motorcycle may start unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 3,341 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number I-18-04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.