- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- The risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Indian Roadmaster Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Indian Roadmaster have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2019 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Roadmaster year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Indian Roadmaster recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Roadmaster: every year compared
All Roadmaster years2019 Indian Roadmaster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Indian Roadmaster | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chief Roadmaster | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Scout Bobber | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftan | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Springfield | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Indian Roadmaster
Does the 2019 Indian Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Indian Roadmaster: fuses and circuit breakers (December 2019); electrical system (October 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 Indian Roadmaster had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 Indian Roadmaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Indian Roadmaster year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Roadmaster years have the most complaints?
2017 (9), 2016 (4), 2015 (3). See every Indian Roadmaster year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Indian Roadmaster has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data