Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #18V228000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V228000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Affecting 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 Includes 3,341 affected units, Motorcycle may Start Unexpectedly, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 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
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.
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.