Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 24V-069 · Indian vehicles
Indian Motorcycle Company recall 24V-069 covers 11,648 Indian vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.