2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
The 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD, potentially affecting up to 168,342 vehicles.
Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Recall 19V776000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 52,745 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
View full details →Recall 19V776000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 52,745 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
View full details →Recall 19V882000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 5,474 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The bike was in a holding yard and was going to be auctioned. The approximate tire failure mileage was 4,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 16,000. The DOT Number was not available. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IDH-19-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern. This communication will be updated with additional information as soon as itâs available.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- 2014 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 6 complaints
- 2017 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 2 complaints
- 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD (current)
- 2020 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2023 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
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