Indian Chieftain (2014) – 19V776000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

INDIAN

Model Of Vehicle

CHIEFTAIN

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

19V776000

Component Description

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Effect Of Defect

If The Transmission Is Not In Neutral When The Motorcycle Is Started, The Motorcycle May Move Unexpectedly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Indian Will Notify Owners, And As An Interim Repair, Dealers Will Clean The Gear Position Switch. The Switch Will Be Replaced, Once Parts Are Available, Currently Expected To Be In The First Few Months Of 2020. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. Indian Issued An Interim To Owners On November 6, 2019. Owners May Contact Indian Customer Service At 1-877-204-3697. Indian’S Number For This Recall Is I-19-03.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Indian Motorcycle Company

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

52745

Date Owners Notified

20200416

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Indian Motorcycle Company

Date Report Received

20191029

Make Campaign Number

I-19-03

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard