Indian Motorcycle Company: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Indian Motorcycle Company in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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June 19, 2018

(Campaign #: I-18-07)

Air in the Anti-Lock Brake System

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.

NHTSA ID: 18V416000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 4,185

Consequence Summary:

Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.08

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April 10, 2018

(Campaign #: I-18-04)

Motorcycle may Start Unexpectedly

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V228000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,341

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.98

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January 16, 2018

(Campaign #: I-18-01)

Water in Wiring Harness may Keep Brake Light Lit

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V055000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 7,392

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.23

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