2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 6 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 4 Challenger Dark Horse model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rearJul 23, 2024
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
Campaign 24V550000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: tires
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Tires, Feb 5, 2025
Metzler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H; OEM fitted new. These tires are not covered by Metzler warranty due to being OEM fitted. Indian dealerships are refusing to replace abnormally wearing tires citing a wear item despite knowing of the issue. Metzler communications indicate any unusual vibrations, noises, etc being emitted by their tires are failure indicators and would otherwise be covered by Metzler warranty. The safety concern is related to known tread separation issues with multiple models of Metzler tires, the Cruisetec has not been named, but warrant investigation. I did not encounter tread separation as I've replaced the tires already. Many riders communicate the same issues to include 1 tread separation and tread/sidewall separation.
Tires, Jan 26, 2025
Cruisetech 130/60B19 66H front. Tire irregular wear and vibration on a 2024 indian challenger motorcycle; original equipment installed tire as delivered. Metzler denied warranty replacement due to OEM, also not covered under vehicle manufacturers warranty citing as a wear item. 6600mi, purchase date August 2024, 0 miles. Tire is a 12000mi left expected with over 50% tread remaining.