2017 Indian Roadmaster Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Indian Roadmaster. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 19V776000Oct 29, 201952,745 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Indian Roadmaster 2014–2019, Chieftain 2014–2019, Springfield 2014–2019 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 18V055000Jan 16, 20187,392 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
  Covers: Indian Roadmaster 2015–2017

  Reported issue: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.

  Possible consequence: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.

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• 16V877000Dec 6, 201623,761 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Indian Roadmaster 2014–2017, Springfield 2014–2017, Chief Dark Horse 2014–2017 +2 more

  Reported issue: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.

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