EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Indian Motorcycle Company “Chief, Springfield, Chieftain, Roadmaster” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1796/19
Summary
Due to oxidation on the contacts, the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Incorrect gear indication can increase the risk of an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle — Indian Motorcycle Company
- Brand
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Name / model
- Chief, Springfield, Chieftain, Roadmaster · Model year 2014-2019
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle under recall code: I-19-03 - 2014-2019 IM HW.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 06 June 2013 and 30 May 2019.
What is the risk?
- Due to oxidation on the contacts, the gear position switch may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Incorrect gear indication can increase the risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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