INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V228000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN | 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
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.
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
