CHAMPION CHALLENGER 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Make : CHAMPION Model : CHALLENGER Year : 2020
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V069000
Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 Date Received by ODI: 2024-02-02 Date Added to Database: 2024-02-05
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-24-03
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11648
Summary:
      Indian Motorcycle Company "Indian" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
      Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 14, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.