NHTSA Recall 24V069000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,648 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Indian Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V069000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-24-03 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | February 2, 2024 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V069000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Challenger | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Indian Challenger Elite | 2022 |
| Indian Challenger Limited | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Indian Ftr 1200 R Carbon | 2022 |
| Indian Ftr 1200 Rally | 2020, 2022 |
| Indian Ftr 1200 S | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Indian FTR1200 | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Indian Pursuit Dark Horse | 2022 |
| Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Premiu | 2022 |
| Indian Pursuit Limited | 2022 |
| Indian Pursuit Limited Premium | 2022 |
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.