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2020 Indian Challenger recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2020 Indian Challenger. 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Indian dealer.

2recalls

3owner complaints

61+service bulletins

1do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Indian Challenger. Check your Challenger by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2020 Indian Challenger recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V069000
Feb 2, 2024Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Problem
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 Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 24V069000 →
Engine · NHTSA 20V182000
Mar 25, 2020EngineDo not drive
Problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Risk
Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.
Full recall details for 20V182000 →

2020 Indian Challenger complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Indian Challenger. Indian has issued at least 61 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Service Brakes1
Steering1
Tires1

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (51)
Equipment (21)
Engine (14)
Power Train (12)
Engine and Engine Cooling (9)
Service Brakes (4)

Read Indian Challenger owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Indian Challenger. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“180/60 R16 m/c Mezeler Cruistec rear tire. Tire has internal malfunction, possible design or manufacturing flaw. LARGE bulge developed on right 1/3 of tire tread making riding the motorcycle dangerous.”
2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSESep 10, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763319
“The Motorcycle has a terrible wobble at various speeds and can be felt in the handle bars when lightly holding on. But if you let go to adjust something the bars shake back and forth at a rapid speed and is very scary.”
2020 INDIAN CHALLENGERNov 1, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11491828
“I PICKED UP MY BRAND NEW 2020 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ON JULY 2, 2020 AND BROUGHT IT HOME. LATER THAT NIGHT I TOOK A RIDE AND I WAS ON THE BELT PARKWAY W/B WHEN I FELT SOMETHING FALL NEAR MY LEFT FOOT. THEN SOMETHING ELSE FELL NEAR MY LEFT FOOT.”
2020 INDIAN CHALLENGERAug 10, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11348510

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2020 Indian Challenger recalls (2)

2recalls

3owner complaints

61+service bulletins

1do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Indian Challenger. Check your Challenger by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2020 Indian Challenger recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V069000

Feb 2, 2024Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Problem: 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 Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 24V069000 →

Engine · NHTSA 20V182000

Mar 25, 2020EngineDo not drive

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Risk: Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.

Full recall details for 20V182000 →

2020 Indian Challenger complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Service Brakes1

Steering1

Tires1

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (51)

Equipment (21)

Engine (14)

Power Train (12)

Engine and Engine Cooling (9)

Service Brakes (4)

What people reported

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Indian Challenger. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“180/60 R16 m/c Mezeler Cruistec rear tire. Tire has internal malfunction, possible design or manufacturing flaw. LARGE bulge developed on right 1/3 of tire tread making riding the motorcycle dangerous.”

2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSESep 10, 2026 · IL

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763319

“The Motorcycle has a terrible wobble at various speeds and can be felt in the handle bars when lightly holding on. But if you let go to adjust something the bars shake back and forth at a rapid speed and is very scary.”

2020 INDIAN CHALLENGERNov 1, 2022

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11491828

“I PICKED UP MY BRAND NEW 2020 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ON JULY 2, 2020 AND BROUGHT IT HOME. LATER THAT NIGHT I TOOK A RIDE AND I WAS ON THE BELT PARKWAY W/B WHEN I FELT SOMETHING FALL NEAR MY LEFT FOOT. THEN SOMETHING ELSE FELL NEAR MY LEFT FOOT.”

2020 INDIAN CHALLENGERAug 10, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11348510

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.