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2015 Indian Roadmaster

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 14, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 29, 2019
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Indian Roadmaster, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and visibility categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 24 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%
  • Visibility133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
19V776000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Oct 29, 2019
52,745 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Indian Motorcycle CompanyManufacturer number I-19-03View on NHTSA.gov
18V055000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Jan 16, 2018
7,392 units potentially affected
The defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
The risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
Indian Motorcycle CompanyManufacturer number I-18-01View on NHTSA.gov
16V877000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dec 6, 2016
23,761 units potentially affected
The defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Indian Motorcycle CompanyManufacturer number I-16-03View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 14, 2024

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Was performed by Lonestar Powersport at 2565 S Danville Dr Abilene, TX 79605. They did not fully complete the recall as they were to legally do and skipped the final steps. All they did was replace the sensor. When I brought the bike back to them, letting them know I was having the same problems as described in the recall, they told me that it would cost me for them to even look at it because they completed the recall. I took it to another Indian dealer in Fort Worth, who opened up a case with Polaris and they diagnosed that in fact, the recall was not completely done, but Polaris denied to pay them to properly complete the recall, and I had to pay out-of-pocket for the recall to be completely done the correct way to alleviate the issue with the bike.

NHTSA ID
11630705
Incident
Nov 11, 2024
Filed Dec 12, 2016

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A U-TURN IN A CROWDED PARKING LOT IN CLERMONT, FLORIDA THE MOTORCYCLE TIPPED OVER ONTO THE SAFETY BARS BUT THE TIP OVER SENSOR FAILED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE BIKE CONTINUED FORWARD ON IT'S LEFT SIDE, STRIKING ME IN THE ANKLE AND CONTINUING ON ACROSS THE PARKING LOT ON ITS SIDE FOR 80-90 FEET BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE KILL SWITCH AND SHUT IT OFF. I HAVE FOUND 3 OTHER INSTANCES OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER OWNERS OF INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE AN OPEN TICKET ( TICKET # 3898797) WITH POLARIS, WHO IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF INDIAN AND I'VE BEEN GETTING NOTHING BUT THE RUN AROUND FOR THE LAST MONTH. IF THIS INCIDENT HAD HAPPEN OUT ON THE HIGHWAY THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. I HAVE PICTURES AND A VIDEO OF THE SCRAP MARKS MY BIKE LEFT IN THE PARKING LOT, PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE TO MY BIKE WHICH IS ABOUT $1400 AND 2 EYE WITNESSES WHO SAW THE WHOLE INCIDENT. I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO OF ME TESTING THE TIP OVER SENSOR IN A CONTROLLED DROP AND AGAIN THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF. I'M NOT SURE WHICH PICTURES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE AND I DON'T SEE ANY OPTION TO UPLOAD VIDEOS. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED WITH THE PICS AND VIDEOS. BELOW IS A LINK TO AN INDIAN MOTORCYCLE MESSAGE BOARD THAT HAS POSTS BY AT LEAST 3 OTHER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AS ME. HTTP://WWW.INDIANMOTORCYCLES.NET/THREADS/A-SAFETY-FEATURE.35705/ I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN AND SOMEONE COULD GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT ADDRESSED AND SOON.

NHTSA ID
10934904
Incident
Nov 11, 2016
Mileage
18,700 mi
Visibility
Filed Nov 2, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 INDIAN ROADMASTER. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON SUNNY DAYS, A GLARE WOULD APPEAR ON THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE CHROME COVERING ON THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN IN THE SUNSHINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2.

NHTSA ID
10787787
Incident
Sep 30, 2015
Mileage
2 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

I-22-03-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected or during battery removal and installation.

IND-02-14-2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.

I-20-06 R02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 Full–Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM), and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Mentioned devices operate in restricted in Japan frequency of 433Hhz.

IDH-HOLD

EQUIPMENT

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.

I-20-06 R01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 Full–Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM), and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Mentioned devices operate in restricted in Japan frequency of 433Hhz.

I-20-12-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Indian Roadmaster by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024020—
2023010—
2022200—
2021100—
2020000—
2019020—
2018220—
2017930—
2016450—
2015Viewing350—
2014030—
2011030—
2010030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.