2018 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #18V228000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2018 INDIAN CHIEF |
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| Manufacturer |
Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Manufactured between |
10/25/2016 - 11/17/2017 |
| Recalled on |
4/12/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Owners Notified on |
4/20/2018 |
| # Affected |
3,341 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2018 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2018 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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