NHTSA Complaint #11684334 — 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE

16,328mi. Vehicle has been into two different dealerships with engine nosie concerns, 3 times total, at the top and bottom ends on right side; each said "normal." Rider opinion: when in comparison to other same model/year bikes DO NOT make the same rattling; i recently made an appointment again for september 16th to address this issue and others under warranty including a sticking throttle (second occurrence). Today, 1 September 2025, the engine hesitated twice pulling onto highway maintaining appx 75mph matched with traffic, I didnt notice any sound or signs of engine issues; continued for another 18mi. Pulled onto offramp and noticed oil all over the front crank cover area as well as a grinding noise from emanating from the cover as well as a notable vibration in the handlebars; oil was all over the exhaust and right side of the motorcycle including the tire and drive belt. Due to the location, shutting the bike down would be a hazard, continued down the road approximately a half mile, noting more hesitation, noise, and oil smoke/smell. I removed the "indian" trim piece covering the front crank bolt end area to find the crank bolt had backed out completely and was rolling around in the front cover after it broke a hole in the front cover. Oil was actively spraying out of that hole onto the exhaust and entire side and underbody of the motorcycle. Active dripping noted from entirety of exhaust on the right hand side of the motorcycle and visibly burned oil residue/carbon on exhaust pipe; unsure if there was any flame. Due to a federal holiday, insurance/roadside assistance was used to transport the vehicle back to my home address This could have caused a major acccident if engine seizure, timing component failure, fire, or major loss of traction had occurred. I did note tire slippage when pulling into the parking lot, ABS activated briefly. There ar public accounts of this in 2024 Indian Challengers, this needs addressed before it causes a serious issue.