2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 35 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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
35 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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.
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
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.
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
IND-05.15.23
May 15, 2023
116620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS
Indian 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 addi
IND-05.15.23
May 15, 2023
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Indian 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 addi
IND-05.15.23
May 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian 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 addi
IND-2-03.07.2023
Mar 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7??A?A? 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, India
IND-2-03.07.2023
Mar 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7??A?A? 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, India
I-22-09-01
Sep 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian 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 conc
G-08.02.2022
Aug 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Polaris 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
IND-08-02-2022
Aug 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Polaris 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 a
01IND2022-06-20
Jun 20, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The 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 av
I-22-03-02
Mar 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian 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
ISA-22-01
Feb 17, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Indian 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. T
ISA-22-01
Feb 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian 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. T
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
01IND2021-12-07
Dec 7, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
DEX.11.24.21
Nov 24, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits.
01IND2021-11-04
Nov 4, 2021
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Miscellaneous issues with Indian Challengers have been resolved by replacing the key fob battery.
01IND2021-11-04
Nov 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miscellaneous issues with Indian Challengers have been resolved by replacing the key fob battery.
01IND2021-10-04
Oct 4, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
We 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 aut
01IND2021-10-04
Oct 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We 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 aut
03IND2021-08-12
Aug 12, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DW communication problem when using MultiLink Module
02IND2021-08-03
Aug 3, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Challenger Driving Lights, DW Update
01IND2021-06-23
Jun 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excessive Parasitic Draw
02IND2021-05-18
May 18, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We 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.
01IND2021-05-18
May 18, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We have identified conditions on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers that could cause multiple indicator lights to illuminate due to low tire pressure.
I-21-04-01Email
Apr 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Notifying dealers of the release of Team Tip I-21-04-01
I-21-04-01 FAQ
Apr 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Additional details associated with the I-21-04-01 bulletin.
I-21-04-01
Apr 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For international models, Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software for the Ride Command 7 inch display. This update includes the improved keyboards and keyboard support.
IDH-21-01
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected Challenger motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
IDH-HOLD
Mar 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
INDIAN CHALLENGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHALLENGER across all model years (2020, 2024).
6
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths