TSB: INDIAN CHALLENGER, CHALLENGER DARK HORSE, CHALLENGER ELITE, CHALLENGER LIMITED, CHIEF, CHIEF BOBBER, CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE, CHIEF DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN LIMITED, FTR1200, PURSUIT DARK HORSE, PURSUIT LIMITED, ROADMASTER, ROADMASTER DARK HORSE, ROADMASTER LIMITED, SCOUT, SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, SUPER CHIEF, SUPER CHIEF LIMITED (2023)

Bulletin IND-02.13.2023 — February 13, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDIND-02.13.2023
ManufacturerINDIAN
ModelsCHALLENGER, CHALLENGER DARK HORSE, CHALLENGER ELITE, CHALLENGER LIMITED, CHIEF, CHIEF BOBBER, CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE, CHIEF DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN LIMITED, FTR1200, PURSUIT DARK HORSE, PURSUIT LIMITED, ROADMASTER, ROADMASTER DARK HORSE, ROADMASTER LIMITED, SCOUT, SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, SUPER CHIEF, SUPER CHIEF LIMITED
Model Years2023
Date IssuedFebruary 13, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 7, 2023
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected44 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
INDIAN CHALLENGER 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHALLENGER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHALLENGER LIMITED 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHALLENGER LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN FTR1200 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN FTR1200 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN PURSUIT DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN PURSUIT LIMITED 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN ROADMASTER 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN ROADMASTER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN ROADMASTER DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN ROADMASTER DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN ROADMASTER LIMITED 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN ROADMASTER LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SCOUT 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN SCOUT 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT

Related INDIAN Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
CHALLENGER DARK HORSE 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark ...
PURSUIT 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark ...
SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark ...
ROADMASTER ELITE 2025 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark ...
SCOUT 2025 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGI... Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout ...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized INDIAN dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (IND-02.13.2023) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.