2021 Indian Challenger

Recalls

1 recall names the 2021 Indian Challenger. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Brake lights

  Feb 2, 2024NHTSA 24V06900011,648 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  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.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11008686Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.
• 11008659Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.
• 11001045Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger / Pursuit motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of the fuel level and expected range.
• 10244725Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
• 10241967This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides detail on the proper procedure regarding inspection and adjustment of clutch levers on MY2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.
• 10240519Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles. In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.
• 10237493Indian Motorcycles has released a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid-cooled motorcycles. View Team Tip I-22-09-01 (https://www.polarisdealers.com/VirtualMaster/StopSiteFiles/TeamTips/IND/I-22-09-01.pdf) for additional details and diagnostics on the systems and components that may contribute to a runability or misfire concern.
• 10233642INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7 DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1 software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year 2023 Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain and Roadmaster bikes. It will be sent out as an over-the-air update on connected bikes (on 3/6/23) and can also be downloaded from the Ride Command website on any model year 2020 or newer Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain or Roadmaster.
• 10222459Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.
• 10219429Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them.
• 10217288Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them. Coverage only applies to Ride Command displays showing certain versions. Refer to Identifying The Software Version.
• 10215230The purpose of this communication is to explain that Type 1 oil (P/N 2208093) has been tested on the Challenger model line of Indian Motorcycles. Type 1 oil can be used on Challenger models in the even that type 2 oil (PN 2884244) is not available.
• 10209965Indian 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.
• 10208644Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated ECM calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of the fuel level and expected range.
• 10208642Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
• 10205934Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
• 10203785Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits.
• 10203784Miscellaneous issues with Indian Challengers have been resolved by replacing the key fob battery.
• 10202773We have had a few cases for the light setting not changing on Ride Commands when they were in the auto settings. In some of those cases it was determined the operator did not realize there was an auto setting for brightness and a second auto setting for Day/Night modes
• 10200990DW communication problem when using MultiLink Module
• 10200988Challenger Driving Lights, DW Update
• 10199016Excessive Parasitic Draw
• 10194698We have identified on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers an Anti-Theft fault populates as the bike powers up and the fault goes historic prior to the Ride Command unit booting up.
• 10194697We have identified conditions on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers that could cause multiple indicator lights to illuminate due to low tire pressure.
• 10191553Notifying dealers of the release of Team Tip I-21-04-01
• 10191552Additional details associated with the I-21-04-01 bulletin.
• 10191551For international models, Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software for the Ride Command 7 inch display. This update includes the improved keyboards and keyboard support.
• 10189628EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected Challenger motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
• 10189626EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.

Every Indian Challenger model year

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