Indian 2017 Roadmaster: Brake Light Stays On Risk
Indian recalls 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles with brake light that stays on when brakes aren't applied, causing potential crashes. Owners must get free wiring harness fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles because water can get into the trunk wiring harness, causing the brake light to stay on even when brakes aren't pressed. This could make vehicles behind the motorcycle not notice slowing, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226031-indian-2017-roadmaster-brake-light-stays-on-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226031-indian-2017-roadmaster-brake-light-stays-on-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V055000
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“Indian 2017 Roadmaster: Brake Light Stays On Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226031-indian-2017-roadmaster-brake-light-stays-on-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V055000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V055000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the trunk wiring harness can cause the brake light to stay illuminated even when the brakes aren't pressed. This means vehicles behind the motorcycle might not know when the motorcycle is slowing down, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Motorcycle owners who bought a 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster. Riders and passengers are most at risk if the brake light stays on when brakes aren't applied.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster. The recall covers models sold between 2015 and 2017.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Indian Customer Service
Call 1-877-204-3697 to get the free wiring harness replacement.
Get Free Wiring Harness Replacement
Dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with a new one that has sealing plugs to prevent water entry.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 14 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V055000 (January 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.