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Campaign 19V776 Posted October 29, 2019 52,745 units

2014-2019 Indian Chief Recall 19V776: Gear Switch Fault

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 24, 2026

Recall 19V776 affects 52,745 2014-2019 Indian Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles for a false neutral display. Indian dealer repair will be free.

Indian is recalling 52,745 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles because oxidized gear-position switch contacts can make the display show neutral when the bike is actually in gear. If started in gear, the motorcycle can move unexpectedly and raise crash risk; the Indian dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The gear position switch on 2014-2019 Indian Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield, and Chief motorcycles tells the rider display which gear the transmission is in. It works by sending an electrical resistance signal that the motorcycle reads as neutral or a selected gear. The display matters because riders check it before start-up and while riding.

On affected motorcycles, the switch contacts oxidize over time. Oxidation changes the resistance signal inside the switch. Under certain conditions, the signal from first gear lines up with the value the system expects for neutral, so the display shows neutral even though the transmission is still in gear. The remedy switch uses updated resistance values to stop that false neutral reading if the contacts oxidize.

Owners can notice an incorrect gear indication during a pre-ride inspection or while riding. If the display shows neutral when the motorcycle is actually in gear, treat that as the warning sign and contact an Indian dealer for the recall repair.

Who's affected?

Spans four Indian motorcycle model lines across 2014-2019, with electrical-system and manual-transmission components listed in the recall.

2015 Indian Roadmaster electrical system
2019 Indian Chieftain electrical system
2019 Indian Chieftain manual transmission
2017 Indian Chieftain electrical system
2017 Indian Chieftain manual transmission
Units affected52,745
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the transmission is not actually in neutral at startup, the motorcycle can move unexpectedly and increase crash risk. An incorrect gear indication is a warning sign during pre-ride inspection or while riding, so confirm neutral before starting and schedule the switch replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Indian dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2019 Indian Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield, or Chief is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 to ask about recall number 19V776 and the free gear position switch replacement.
  3. Ask when the gear position switch repair is open for your VIN; the replacement fixes the false neutral display concern.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Indian mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V776 when you call.
  5. Confirm the transmission is in neutral before starting the motorcycle until the switch is replaced.

What happens at the repair

Indian has identified the repair: an Indian technician will replace the gear position switch, the part that feeds the motorcycle's gear display. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for this switch repair before receiving the owner letter, contact the Indian Consumer Service Department to ask about reimbursement for the related repair cost.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

October 29, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
November 5, 2019 Dealer notification began
November 5, 2019 Dealer notification ended
November 19, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
April 16, 2020 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V776?

Recall 19V776 covers 52,745 2014-2019 Indian Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield, and Chief motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts can oxidize, causing the display to show neutral when the transmission is actually in gear. Indian dealers will replace the switch free of charge.

What should I do if my 2014-2019 Indian Roadmaster, Chieftain, Springfield, or Chief is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 19V776. If it is, contact a franchised Indian dealer and ask for the gear position switch replacement. Reference recall number 19V776 and Indian recall number I-19-03 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost. Indian dealers will replace the gear position switch free of charge for motorcycles included in recall 19V776.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is unexpected motorcycle movement during startup. If the display says neutral while the transmission is actually in gear, the motorcycle can move when started, increasing crash risk. Keep control of the motorcycle before starting it and confirm your VIN before arranging dealer service.

When were owners notified about recall 19V776?

Indian mailed owner notification letters on April 16, 2020. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Indian dealer if your motorcycle is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V776000
Indian customer service1-877-204-3697
NHTSA recall #19V776
NHTSA recall # (full)19V776000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →