NHTSA Recall 24V550000: Suspension: rear
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,773 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Indian Challenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-24-07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | July 23, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Safety risk
A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
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 24V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Challenger | 2024 |
| Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 2024 |
| Indian Challenger Limited | 2024 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2024 |
| Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2024 |
| Indian Chieftain Limited | 2024 |
| Indian Pursuit Dark Horse | 2024 |
| Indian Pursuit Limited | 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse | 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Elite | 2024 |
| Indian Roadmaster Limited | 2024 |
| Indian Springfield | 2024 |
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 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.