Indian Motorcycle recall in Canada: gear position switch may malfunction
In plain language
This recall affects certain 2014-2019 Indian Chieftain, Chief, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles in Canada. The gear position switch may malfunction, causing the display to show the wrong gear. This could cause the motorcycle to move suddenly during start-up, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What to do
- Check your VIN using the official notice.
- Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.
- Follow any safety instructions in the notice.
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Affected products
CHIEFTAIN
Model: 2014 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2015 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain
CHIEF
Model: 2014 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2015 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chief
ROADMASTER
Model: 2015 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster
SPRINGFIELD
Model: 2016 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Why this matters
Sudden unintended movement of the motorcycle
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
- 1
Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
- 2
Check the model number
Model numbers are typically on the product label or packaging.
Affected models: 2014 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2014 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2015 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2015 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2015 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2017 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2018 Indian Motorcycle Springfield, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chief, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, 2019 Indian Motorcycle Springfield
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Sudden unintended movement of the motorcycle
What should consumers do?
Check your VIN using the official notice. Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair. Follow any safety instructions in the notice.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Sudden unintended movement of the motorcycle
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on June 15, 2019.
Is the Indian Motorcycle brand affected by this recall?
Yes, Indian Motorcycle products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2014-2019 Indian Chieftain, Chief, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles in Canada. The gear position switch may malfunction, causing the display to show the wrong gear. This could cause the motorcycle to move suddenly during start-up, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.