The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has 5 recalls, with two separate fire risks standing out: a fuel rail that can contact nearby components and leak fuel near ignition sources, and an engine misfire condition that can push unburned fuel into the exhaust and raise exhaust temperatures to the point of ignition.
On the braking side, the rear brake master cylinder can lose partial or full braking power, extending the distance needed to stop the motorcycle. A separate electrical issue involves the gear position switch contacts oxidizing and causing the display to show neutral when the transmission is actually in gear, which can make the motorcycle lurch forward unexpectedly at startup. There is also a wiring concern specific to the Roadmaster: water can get into the trunk wiring harness and cause the brake light to stay on continuously, which means following drivers may not recognize when the motorcycle is actually slowing down.
At a glance
What can fail
The gear position switch contacts can oxidize, causing the display to incorrectly show neutral when the motorcycle is actually in gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear position switch at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the trunk wiring harness, causing the brake light to stay on even when brakes aren't being applied.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated one that has sealing plugs in the connectors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel rail may move and contact other engine components, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket to restrict fuel rail movement at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the engine misfires, unburned fuel flows into the exhaust system and raises exhaust temperatures abnormally.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software at no charge to prevent misfires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake master cylinder may fail, causing reduced or complete loss of rear braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
