NHTSA Recall 23V829000: Crank/camshaft position sensor (engine and engine cooling)
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,215 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Indian Chieftain.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V829000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-23-07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Report received | December 7, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 22, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V829000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Chieftain | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Chieftain Elite | 2023 |
| Indian Chieftain Limited | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Limited | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Springfield | 2023, 2024 |
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2023, 2024 |
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.