01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Indian Springfield recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V635000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- August 19, 2022
- Potential units
- 28,689campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Why it matters: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Owner notification: September 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 19V882000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 11, 2019
- Potential units
- 5,474campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
Owner notification: January 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 19V776000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- October 29, 2019
- Potential units
- 52,745campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Why it matters: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Owner notification: April 16, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
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