Indian Motorcycle is an American brand of motorcycles that is owned by Polaris, Inc. Motorcycles were originally a product of the Hendee Manufacturing Company, although the company name was changed to the Indian Motorcycle Company in 1923. In 2011, Polaris Industries purchased the brand. Since 2013, Polaris been in charge of designing, engineering, and manufacturing many motorcycle lines under the Indian Motorcycle brand.

Current motorcycle lines include the following:

• Scout
• Chief
• Chieftain
• Chieftain PowerPlus
• Indian Challenger
• Indian Springfield
• Roadmaster Powerplus
• Indian Pursuit
• Roadmaster
• FTR
• Roadmaster Elite
• Indian Challenger Elite

• December 2024 recall – issue with crankshaft position sensor potentially causing the sensor to contact the front head pipe and failing, and the vehicle stalling during operation. The recall affects the 2023 Chieftain Elite, the 2023 and 2024 Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles.
• December 2024 recall – issue with the rider display, resulting in the display falsely indicating the incorrect gear, which can result in unintended movement when the rider believes the motorcycle is in the Neutral gear. The recall affects some models of the 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles.

Common issues surrounding different models of Indian Motorcycles include overheating during start-up, rusting on fenders, timing chain rattle, tire pressure issues, vibrations, fluid leaks, and more.

This is a very important question. For motorcycles to be considered a lemon, they must meet the definition of a lemon. That is, they must satisfy the following three conditions:

• Must still be under active manufacturer warranty
• Must have a defect that affect safety, value, or use
• Must have a defect that cannot be repaired even after multiple repair attempts have been made

Of course, it is also important for consumers to understand the law that applies to their situation. Under the Song-Beverly Act, commonly referred to as the lemon law, consumers could have grounds to file claims if their vehicles (including motorcycles) are defective and cannot be repaired after multiple attempts have been made. For more information about the lemon law and whether your motorcycle meets the criteria to be considered a lemon, contact us today.

Can I File a Lemon Law Claim for a Defective Indian Motorcycle? – Yes, if your motorcycle is a lemon, you could have the right to file a lemon law claim and recover compensation. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a lemon law claim and the remedies available to you, contact us today.

What remedies can I get if my Indian Motorcycle lemon law claim is successful? This is a very important question. Under the lemon law, you could be entitled to some of the following remedies:

• A buyback (which is a refund) or a replacement motorcycle of similar value
• Reimbursement for all out-of-pocket costs, including repair costs, towing costs, rental costs, etc.
• Full coverage for legal expenses (paid by the manufacturer)

For more information about what you could be awarded if your lemon law claim against Indian Motorcycle is successful, contact us today.

Consider the following recommendations:

• Keep records of all repairs made on your motorcycle (these records should include details on the specific issues, repairs made, total time the motorcycle was in the shop, and total costs of repairs)
• Gather documents showing that your warranty is still active
• Find an experienced motorcycle lemon law lawyer as soon as possible

Do I Really Need a Lawyer? – Although it is definitely possible for consumers to handle these claims on their own, having representation can certainly help. Unfortunately, manufacturers will do anything possible to avoid properly compensating affected consumers; they may outright deny claims or make unreasonably low offers.

Will I Need to Pay Legal Fees? – under the lemon law, manufacturers must cover all legal costs for lemon law claims. That is, you will not be required to pay any out-of-pocket costs for pursuing your claim.

If your Indian Motorcycle brand motorcycle turns out to be a lemon, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding your specific situation, you could have the right to file an Indian Motorcycle lemon law claim and either get a refund or a replacement motorcycle. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our firm as soon as possible.