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Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 24V550000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor
- What is 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V829000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Indian Chieftain 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding removal and installation of the...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of...
- This Indian Motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance...
- This is a communication to Indian Motorcycle Technicians and Set Up Technicians which provides details...
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Is the 2024 Indian Chieftain reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Indian Chieftain.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Indian Chieftain?
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How many recalls does the 2024 Indian Chieftain have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and engine and engine cooling.
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