Brake Lights May Illuminate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 108
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Indian Motorcycle Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24V069000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/2/2024 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,648 |
| Completion Rate | 59.94% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Issue
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
