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2023–2024 Indian Chieftain, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, Indian Chieftain Elite +more: Engine And Engine Cooling recall

NHTSA campaign 23V829000 · 1,215 units potentially affected · filed Dec 7, 2023

What's wrong

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.

Why it matters

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.

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

NHTSA campaign
23V829000
Manufacturer no.
I-23-07
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Units affected
1,215
Report received
Dec 7, 2023
Owner letters
Dec 22, 2023
Type
Vehicle

Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.

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