NHTSA Recall 19V776000: Electrical system and manual transmission (power train)
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52,745 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Indian Chief.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V776000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-19-03 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 29, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 16, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
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 19V776000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Indian Springfield | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.