Recall: Sure Indian Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield Fashions May Soften Sensor Wire

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  • Badly positioned crankshaft place sensor might trigger engine to stall
  • 1,215 models have been cited to hold this fault (~3%)
  • Affected bikes embrace 2023 and 2024 Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield fashions

Indian Bikes is recalling 1,215 models from their Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield ranges. 

In response to the NHTSA, this recall offers with a crankshaft place sensor that has been improperly routed. If this half shouldn’t be remedied, the bike might endure an engine stall, growing the danger of a crash. 

We’re instructed that the issue was discovered “primarily based on elevated threat of sensor misrouting as decided by assessment of producing information and guarantee claims.”

A view of Indian’s 2024 Roadmaster Darkish Horse. Media supplied by Indian Bikes.

Which of Indian’s Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield fashions have been affacted by this recall? 

The bikes cited to hold this fault embrace MY2023-2024 Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield bikes produced anyplace between Might 22 and October 25 of this 12 months. 

Right here’s the official checklist of affected bikes: 

MAKE MODEL VIN Vary YEAR
 
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Start : 56KTCBAA3P3419809

Finish : 56KTCBAA8R3423986

2023-2024
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE Start : 56KTCDBB8P3419789

Finish : 56KTCDBB4R3424426

2023-2024
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE Start : 56KTCEBB5P3419819

Finish : 56KTCEBB7P3420261

2023
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED Start : 56KTCABB4P3419822

Finish : 56KTCABB4R3424389

2023-2024
INDIAN ROADMASTER Start : 56KTRABB4P3419852

Finish : 56KTRABB4R3424357

2023-2024
INDIAN ROADMASTER DARK HORSE Start : 56KTKDBB4P3419792

Finish : 56KTKDBB3R3423741

2023-2024
INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE Start : 56KTKEBB9R3420333

Finish : 56KTKEBB5R3422757

2024
INDIAN ROADMASTER LIMITED Start : 56KTKABB7P3419784

Finish : 56KTKABB6P3423616

2023-2024
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD Start : 56KTHAAAXP3419799

Finish : 56KTHAAA8R3424390

2023-2024
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE Start : 56KTJDBB7P3419787

Finish : 56KTJDBB3R3424276

2023-2024
A person walking behind Indian's new 2024 Chieftain.
A view of Indian’s new 2024 Chieftain. Media supplied by Indian Bikes.

How can I inform if my bike’s crankshaft place sensor is off? 

Of the eight guarantee claims logged, each single state of affairs skilled smoke coming from a sensor wire that occurred to keep in touch with the bike’s exhaust head pipe. Considered one of these guarantee claims additionally skilled a automobile stall, although we’re instructed no one was damage in any of this. 

Indian's 2024 Roadmaster Dark Horse motorcycle in a canyon.
A view of Indian’s 2024 Roadmaster Darkish Horse. Media supplied by Indian Bikes.

What can I do about this recall? 

Sellers are anticipated to be notified by tomorrow (December 14), with proprietor notifications going out on December twenty eighth, so that you’ll be notified in case your bike has this challenge.

If you end up affected by this recall and want to do your personal homework, be at liberty to contact both Indian Bikes or the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) Automobile Security Hotline on the following contact factors: 

Indian Bikes

  • Phone: 1-800-765-2747

Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) Automobile Security Hotline

  • Phone: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)
  • Web site: www.nhtsa.gov 
  • NHTSA’s Marketing campaign #: 23V829000
  • NHTSA’s Recall Report #: 23V-829

Do you’ve a Chieftain/Roadmaster/Springfield that could possibly be affected by this recall? 

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