NHTSA Recall 18V228000: Electrical system
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,341 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Indian Chief.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V228000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-18-04 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 10, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
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 18V228000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief | 2018 |
| Indian Chief Classic | 2018 |
| Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2018 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Elite | 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2018 |
| Indian Roadmaster Classic | 2018 |
| Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2018 |
| Indian Roadmaster Icon | 2018 |
| Indian Springfield | 2018 |
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2018 |
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.