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2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster recall: rear compartment/trunk

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on January 16, 2018. It covers about 7,392 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7,392
reported
Jan 16, 2018
owners notified
Jan 30, 2018
related complaints
10

Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk

What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Risk
If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.

Recall number 18V055000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 18V055000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster rear compartment/trunk?

Yes. Recall 18V055000, reported on January 16, 2018, covers about 7,392 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V055000?

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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