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2015 Indian Roadmaster Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Indian Roadmaster has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 109,895 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19V776000 2019-10-29 52,745 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V055000 2018-01-16 7,392 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16V877000 2016-12-06 23,761 affected
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…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16V446000 2016-06-17 18,383 affected
Defect

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the…

Consequence

Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15V721000 2015-11-02 7,614 affected
Defect

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a…

Consequence

A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-11-11

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-11-11

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-11-11

“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…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2015-09-30
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Indian Roadmaster as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.