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2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 6 TSBs

24V069000 Feb 2, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
11,648 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES1
TIRES Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 7, 2026
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. MULTIPLE failures of this tire brand/model & size have been seen and posted on facebook Indian C... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
I-24-02 Feb 8, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2020, 2022, 2024 Challenger and 2024 Pursuit modelsa?? left-hand crankcase oil drain passage may be plugged. If plugged, an incomplete oil volume drain may occur during an oil change. The oil passa
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
IND-08.30.2023 Aug 30, 2023
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides detail on the proper procedure regarding inspection and adjustment of clutch levers on MY2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.
ISA-23-01 Jul 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian 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 windshiel

INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE across all model years (2020, 2025).

5 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 1 View
2024 1 10 View
2023 0 1 View
2022 1 0 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 (current) 1 1

Other INDIAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCESSORY BRAKE LEVER 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK DARK 0 0 View
BOMBER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER ELITE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER LIMITED 0 0 View
CHIEF 0 0 View