The 2018 Indian Springfield has 4 recalls, the most serious being a gear position switch that can display neutral on the instrument panel when the motorcycle is actually in gear, causing it to lurch forward unexpectedly when started.
Two recalls involve the electrical system in related ways. The same oxidized gear position switch contacts that cause the false neutral reading can also allow the motorcycle to start unintentionally while parked, which in an enclosed space raises the risk of carbon monoxide buildup. On the lighting side, the electrical connection for the vehicle control module can fail and cut power to the front lights entirely, including the headlight, leaving the rider with no forward illumination while riding. There is also a separate headlight concern: some motorcycles were built with a European-market halogen headlight assembly rather than the correct US-market unit, and the light output pattern from that assembly does not properly illuminate the road ahead, reducing how well the rider can see and how visible the motorcycle is to other traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connection to the Vehicle Control Module may fail, causing the front lights and headlight to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and Vehicle Control Module as needed, and update the software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion can develop inside the right combination switch, allowing the motorcycle to start unintentionally when the key fob is nearby and safety conditions are met.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the right hand combination switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some 2017-2018 Chief and Chieftain models may have a European-market halogen headlight assembly instead of a US-market one, which does not meet U.S. lighting safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
