2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
The 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 1,773 vehicles.
Recall 24V550000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,773 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER.
Safety Rating for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-8.26.2025 — ENGINE
This Ask Polaris article provides information regarding the flywheel bolt on model year 2024 Indian Challenger and Pursuit motorcycles. The flywheel bolt may backout and contact the stator cover, potentially resulting in damage to the stator cover.
IND-07.28.2025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides details regarding removal and replacement of the battery on Model Year 2020 + Indian Challenger motorcycles.
IND-2.28.2025-4 — POWER TRAIN
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHALLENGER
- 2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2023 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER (current)
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints