2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System 2018-04-10 · campaign 18V228000 · 3,341 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcy
Risk: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2017-10-27 · campaign 17V682000 · 2,096 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Refl
Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-05 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the installation and removal of the battery on model year 2016+ indian springfield.
Power Train 2025-02-15 · IND-02.28.2025-04 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-03 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Service Brakes 2025-02-15 · IND-02-14-2025-02 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance on the brake system for model year 2016 + indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-11 · IND-02.10.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-11 · IND-02.10.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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