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Indian Motorcycle recalls 2024 Challenger/Pursuit/Chieftain/Springfield/Roadmaster for rear suspension pushrod defect

Indian Motorcycle recalled certain Model Year 2024 Chieftain, Roadmaster, Springfield, Challenger, and Pursuit motorcycles because the rear suspension pushrod may not meet design specifications and could buckle under load. This can pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir or rear tire, or cause the rear to bottom out, increasing the risk of a crash and serious injury. Dealers were authorized to install a new shock pushrod at no cost.

Occurred 2024-08-15 · Indian Motorcycle

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  1. Indian Motorcycle (official recall notice) · https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-06013/ · 2024-08-15

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What happened in Indian Motorcycle recalls 2024 Challenger/Pursuit/Chieftain/Springfield/Roadmaster for rear suspension pushrod defect?
Indian Motorcycle recalled certain Model Year 2024 Chieftain, Roadmaster, Springfield, Challenger, and Pursuit motorcycles because the rear suspension pushrod may not meet design specifications and could buckle under load. This can pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir or rear tire, or cause the rear to bottom out, increasing the risk of a crash and serious injury. Dealers were authorized to install a new shock pushrod at no cost.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 15, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Indian Motorcycle recalls 2024 Challenger/Pursuit/Chieftain/Springfield/Roadmaster for rear suspension pushrod defect?
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Has anyone responded to Indian Motorcycle recalls 2024 Challenger/Pursuit/Chieftain/Springfield/Roadmaster for rear suspension pushrod defect?
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What is the current status of Indian Motorcycle recalls 2024 Challenger/Pursuit/Chieftain/Springfield/Roadmaster for rear suspension pushrod defect?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-30

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