Indian Motorcycle Company: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Indian Motorcycle Company in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 11, 2019
(Campaign #: I-19-05)
10A Circuit Breaker Can Trip Causing Stall
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V882000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,474
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.69
October 29, 2019
(Campaign #: I-19-03)
Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V776000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 52,745
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.8
August 29, 2019
(Campaign #: I-19-04)
Tail Lights may be too Bright/FMVSS 108
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 19V638000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 3,594
Consequence Summary:
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.67
May 1, 2019
(Campaign #: I-19-02)
Loss of Headlight Function
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
NHTSA ID: 19V339000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,487
Consequence Summary:
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-635.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 1, 2019
(Campaign #: I-18-07)
Possible Reduction in Brake Performance
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
NHTSA ID: 19V156000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,072
Consequence Summary:
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Indian has notified owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. 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 (%): 85.81
February 5, 2019
(Campaign #: I-19-01)
Unintentional Front Brake Application
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
NHTSA ID: 19E007000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 60
Consequence Summary:
The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.33
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