Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage and 11 more (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V228000 · Apr 10, 2018 · Indian Motorcycle Company
3,341
vehicles affected
3,341
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V228000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2018
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 3,341
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
15 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Chief | 2018 |
| Indian | Chief Classic | 2018 |
| Indian | Chief Dark Horse | 2018 |
| Indian | Chieftain | 2018 |
| Indian | Chieftain Classic | 2018 |
| Indian | Chieftain Dark Horse | 2018 |
| Indian | Chieftain Elite | 2018 |
| Indian | Chieftain Limited | 2018 |
| Indian | Chief Vintage | 2018 |
| Indian | Roadmaster | 2018 |
| Indian | Roadmaster Classic | 2018 |
| Indian | Roadmaster Elite | 2018 |
| Indian | Roadmaster Icon | 2018 |
| Indian | Springfield | 2018 |
| Indian | Springfield Dark Horse | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V228000?
15 models: Indian Chief (2018), Indian Chief Classic (2018), Indian Chief Dark Horse (2018) and 12 more, about 3,341 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V228000?
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 can happen?
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.