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Recall 23V-829: 2023–2024 Indian Chieftain, 2023–2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and 8 more

Indian Motorcycle Company recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 7, 2023, covering about 1,215 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-829
Report date
Dec 7, 2023
Vehicles affected
1,215
Owners notified
Dec 22, 2023

The problem

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.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerIndian Motorcycle Company
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V829000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Indian Chieftain2023, 2024All years
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse2023, 2024All years
Indian Chieftain Elite2023All years
Indian Chieftain Limited2023, 2024All years
Indian Roadmaster2023, 2024All years
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse2023, 2024All years
Indian Roadmaster Elite2024All years
Indian Roadmaster Limited2023, 2024All years
Indian Springfield2023, 2024All years
Indian Springfield Dark Horse2023, 2024All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V-829?

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.

How is recall 23V-829 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.