NHTSA Recall 18V055000: Electrical system: rear compartment/trunk
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,392 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Indian Roadmaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-18-01 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Report received | January 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V055000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.