Indian Springfield recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 29, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Indian Motorcycle Company recalls 2014–2019 Indian — 4 models

Recall number

19V776000

Brand / firm

Indian

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 52,745 units

Why it was recalled

If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.