2019–2022 Indian (12 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 24V069000 (Indian I-24-03)
NHTSA recall 24V069000 (Indian recall I-24-03) covers about 11,648 2019–2022 Indian (12 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V069000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (brake lights)
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, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Mar 1, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Indian recall number I-24-03
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V069000 as I-24-03. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "I-24-03 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Challenger | 2020–2022 | — |
| Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 2020–2022 | — |
| Indian Challenger Elite | 2022 | — |
| Indian Challenger Limited | 2020–2022 | — |
| Indian Ftr 1200 R Carbon | 2022 | — |
| Indian Ftr 1200 Rally | 2020, 2022 | — |
| Indian Ftr 1200 S | 2019–2020, 2022 | — |
| Indian FTR1200 | 2019–2020, 2022 | — |
| Indian Pursuit Dark Horse | 2022 | — |
| Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Premiu | 2022 | — |
| Indian Pursuit Limited | 2022 | — |
| Indian Pursuit Limited Premium | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2024
- Owner notification
- Mar 1, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 108
Check your VIN for 24V069000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V069000 is open, call any Indian dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V069000 or I-24-03). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V069000?
NHTSA recall 24V069000 (Indian recall I-24-03) covers about 11,648 2019–2022 Indian (12 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V069000?
NHTSA's record for 24V069000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V069000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Indian dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V069000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 1, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Indian recall number for 24V069000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as I-24-03. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (I-24-03) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V069000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V069000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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