Indian Roadmaster recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Indian Roadmaster, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 23, 2024Crash risk2024 Indian Challenger, 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Challenger Limited and 11 other models — Suspension
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
24V550000 · 2K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Dec 7, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Indian Chieftain, 2023–2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
23V829000 · 1K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Dec 11, 2019Crash risk2019 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2019 Indian Chieftain, 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and 5 other models — Electrical System
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.
19V882000 · 5K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Oct 29, 2019Crash risk2014–2019 Indian Chief, 2014–2019 Indian Chieftain, 2014–2019 Indian Roadmaster and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
19V776000 · 53K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Apr 10, 2018Crash risk2018 Indian Chief, 2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse and 12 other models — 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.
18V228000 · 3K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Jan 16, 2018Crash risk2015–2017 Indian Roadmaster — Electrical System
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
18V055000 · 7K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Dec 6, 2016Fire risk2014–2017 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2014–2017 Indian Chieftan and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
16V877000 · 24K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Jun 17, 2016Fire risk2014–2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2016 Indian Chieftain, 2014–2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse and 3 other models — Electrical System
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
16V446000 · 18K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Nov 2, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2015–2016 Indian Chief Vintage, 2015–2016 Indian Chieftain and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
15V721000 · 8K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Aug 30, 2013Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 10 other models — Wheels
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 Deluxe and Standard, 2009-2011 Roadmaster, 2009-2013 Vintage, 2010 Bomber, 2010-2013 Classic and Dark Horse, 2011 Blackhawk Dark and Blackhawk motorcycles. The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.
13V391000 · 861 units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Jun 27, 2011Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 8 other models — Structure
POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE SIDE STAND MAY NOT FOLD REARWARD AND UPWARD IF IT CONTACTS THE GROUND WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS MOVING FORWARD.
11V344000 · 699 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jun 27, 2011Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 8 other models — Exterior Lighting
POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) WHICH CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO TURN OFF IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. IF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS SLOWLY MOVED FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER (HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM OR LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM), BOTH BEAMS MAY BE ON MOMENTARILY AND THE BCM INTERPRETS THIS AS AN OVERLOAD CONDITION.
11V343000 · 699 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY