Campaign 18V-228

Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key…

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18V228000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

15 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 18V-228
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
IndianChief20180
IndianChief Classic20180
IndianChief Dark Horse20180
IndianChief Vintage20180
IndianChieftain20180
IndianChieftain Classic20180
IndianChieftain Dark Horse20180
IndianChieftain Elite20180
IndianChieftain Limited20181
IndianRoadmaster20180
IndianRoadmaster Classic20180
IndianRoadmaster Elite20180
IndianRoadmaster Icon20180
IndianSpringfield20180
IndianSpringfield Dark Horse20180
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.