INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V228000

Make Model Year
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-20 2018-04-10 2018-04-12

Production Dates: 2016-10-25 - 2017-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-18-04

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3341

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.