Indian Motorcycle Company recalls
DVSA has published 33 safety recalls for Indian Motorcycle Company since 1992, 19 of them since 2020. The latest was 3 Feb 2025. Models with the most campaigns: Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield, Chief, Scout, Pursuit, Challenger, Ftr.
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SCOUT · false indicated gear
3 Feb 2025 · R/2025/035
For affected machines the rider display on some Model Year 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles may falsely indicate an incorrect gear.
Fix: Update of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software.
241 vehicles · built 16 Apr 2024 to 2 Jan 2025
ROADMASTER · heavyweight shock pushrod
16 Aug 2024 · R/2024/353
On affected machines the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Fix: Replacement of the rear suspension pushrod.
1 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2024 to 12 Apr 2024
PURSUIT · heavyweight shock pushrod
16 Aug 2024 · R/2024/353
On affected machines the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Fix: Replacement of the rear suspension pushrod.
5 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2024 to 12 Apr 2024
CHALLENGER · heavyweight shock pushrod
16 Aug 2024 · R/2024/353
On affected machines the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Fix: Replacement of the rear suspension pushrod.
2 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2024 to 12 Apr 2024
CHIEFTAIN · heavyweight shock pushrod
16 Aug 2024 · R/2024/353
On affected machines the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Fix: Replacement of the rear suspension pushrod.
3 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2024 to 12 Apr 2024
CHIEFTAIN · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
1 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2023 to 19 Feb 2024
ROADMASTER · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
1 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2023 to 19 Feb 2024
SPRINGFIELD · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
1 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2023 to 19 Feb 2024
CHIEFTAIN · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
Vehicle count not given · built 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Jan 2024
SPRINGFIELD · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
Vehicle count not given · built 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Jan 2024
ROADMASTER · an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
11 Dec 2023 · RM/2024/003
For affected model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Roadmaster and Springfield models an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor may contact the front head pipe and result in a vehicle stall during operation.
Fix: Inspect and re-route the crankshaft position sensor correctly. Conduct a replacement if needed.
Vehicle count not given · built 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Jan 2024
SCOUT · certaint motorcycles may experience a failure at the fuel pump during operation
22 Nov 2022 · RM/2022/039
Certain motorcycles may experience a failure at the fuel pump during operation.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump with an improved part.
314 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2021 to 9 Jun 2022
CHIEF · certaint motorcycles may experience a failure at the fuel pump during operation
22 Nov 2022 · RM/2022/039
Certain motorcycles may experience a failure at the fuel pump during operation.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump with an improved part.
314 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2021 to 9 Jun 2022
FTR · motorcycles may experience a failure at the coolant junction resulting in coolant loss during operation
1 Sep 2022 · RM/2022/032
Motorcycles may experience a failure at the coolant junction resulting in coolant loss during operation.
Fix: Replace the coolant junction with an improved part.
576 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2019 to 14 Jun 2022
111 C.I. · the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal
2 Apr 2020 · RM/2020/011
The gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal.
Fix: Replace the gear position switch on impacted models
607 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 May 2019
INDIAN CHALLENGER · during assembly the engine output shaft bearing may not have had adequate initial lubrication
2 Apr 2020 · RM/2020/010
The engine output shaft bearing may not have had adequate initial lubrication during assembly
Fix: Disassemble and apply required lubricant in the engine output shaft housing
4 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2019 to 13 Dec 2019
CHIEFTAIN · unexpected loss of forward lighting
3 Mar 2020 · RM/2020/007
An electrical defect may exist on Indian Motorcycle MY 2014 resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting.
Fix: Inspect the VCM connector for damage repair as necessary & reflash the VCM.
264 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 Jun 2014
CHIEF CLASSIC · unexpected loss of forward lighting
3 Mar 2020 · RM/2020/007
An electrical defect may exist on Indian Motorcycle MY 2014 resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting.
Fix: Inspect the VCM connector for damage repair as necessary & reflash the VCM.
264 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 Jun 2014
CHIEF · unexpected loss of forward lighting
3 Mar 2020 · RM/2020/007
An electrical defect may exist on Indian Motorcycle MY 2014 resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting.
Fix: Inspect the VCM connector for damage repair as necessary & reflash the VCM.
264 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 Jun 2014
ROADMASTER · the circuit breakers may not meet quality standards
12 Dec 2019 · RM/2019/035
Motorcycles may have 10A circuit breakers that do not meet quality standards
Fix: Replace the 10A circuit breakers installed in affected motorcycles
166 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2019 to 31 Jul 2019
SPRINGFIELD · the circuit breakers may not meet quality standards
12 Dec 2019 · RM/2019/035
Motorcycles may have 10A circuit breakers that do not meet quality standards
Fix: Replace the 10A circuit breakers installed in affected motorcycles
166 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2019 to 31 Jul 2019
FTR 1200 · the circuit breakers may not meet quality standards
12 Dec 2019 · RM/2019/035
Motorcycles may have 10A circuit breakers that do not meet quality standards
Fix: Replace the 10A circuit breakers installed in affected motorcycles
166 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2019 to 31 Jul 2019
CHIEFTAIN · the circuit breakers may not meet quality standards
12 Dec 2019 · RM/2019/035
Motorcycles may have 10A circuit breakers that do not meet quality standards
Fix: Replace the 10A circuit breakers installed in affected motorcycles
166 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2019 to 31 Jul 2019
CHIEF · the circuit breakers may not meet quality standards
12 Dec 2019 · RM/2019/035
Motorcycles may have 10A circuit breakers that do not meet quality standards
Fix: Replace the 10A circuit breakers installed in affected motorcycles
166 vehicles · built 12 Feb 2019 to 31 Jul 2019
ROADMASTER · the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal
5 Nov 2019 · RM/2019/030
Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch may cause a change in resistance values resulting in the rider display indicating an incorrect gear
Fix: As an interim action inspect and clean the gear position switch.
607 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 May 2019
CHIEF · the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal
5 Nov 2019 · RM/2019/030
Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch may cause a change in resistance values resulting in the rider display indicating an incorrect gear
Fix: As an interim action inspect and clean the gear position switch.
607 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 May 2019
CHIEFTAIN · the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal
5 Nov 2019 · RM/2019/030
Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch may cause a change in resistance values resulting in the rider display indicating an incorrect gear
Fix: As an interim action inspect and clean the gear position switch.
607 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 May 2019
SPRINGFIELD · the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal
5 Nov 2019 · RM/2019/030
Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch may cause a change in resistance values resulting in the rider display indicating an incorrect gear
Fix: As an interim action inspect and clean the gear position switch.
607 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2013 to 30 May 2019
SCOUT SIXTY · presence of air in the brake circuit may decrease brake performance
20 Jun 2018 · RM/2018/030
May experience decreased brake performance resulting from the presence of air in the brake circuit.
Fix: Bleed the front and rear brake circuits by following the instructions in the bulletin.
340 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2017 to 11 Sep 2019
SCOUT · presence of air in the brake circuit may decrease brake performance
20 Jun 2018 · RM/2018/030
May experience decreased brake performance resulting from the presence of air in the brake circuit.
Fix: Bleed the front and rear brake circuits by following the instructions in the bulletin.
340 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2017 to 11 Sep 2019
SCOUT BOBBER · presence of air in the brake circuit may decrease brake performance
20 Jun 2018 · RM/2018/030
May experience decreased brake performance resulting from the presence of air in the brake circuit.
Fix: Bleed the front and rear brake circuits by following the instructions in the bulletin.
340 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2017 to 11 Sep 2019
ALL MY 2018 111CI MOTORCYCLES · right hand switch cube does not meet quality standards
12 Apr 2018 · RM/2018/014
Some motorcycles have been manufactured with a right-hand switchcube that does not meet quality standards. Affected switch cubes may develop corrosion within the Stop/Run/Start circuit. If the key fob is stored on or near the motorcycle and all other safety interlocks are met this condition could lead to unintentional vehicle power-up or start sequence.
Fix: Affected machines will be recalled to dealerships who will pelace the righ-thand switch cube with an updated version.
5 vehicles · built 20 Apr 2017 to 17 Nov 2017
ROADMASTER · water may enter rear light wiring harness and cause corrosion
18 Jan 2018 · RM/2018/002
Due to a manufacturing error water may enter a rear light wiring harness. This may cause corrosion and may adversely affect operation of the rear lights
Fix: On affected machines replace the harness and check for other corrosion. If other corrosion is present replace or repair components.
84 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2014 to 27 Jul 2017
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.