NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10240519: 2020-2023 Indian Challenger

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2023 Indian Challenger, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10240519 summary graphic for 2020-2023 Indian Challenger
10240519NHTSA document ID
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles. In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
IndianChallenger2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChallenger Dark Horse2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChallenger Elite2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChallenger Limited2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChieftain2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChieftain Dark Horse2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChieftain Elite2020, 2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianChieftain Limited2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianPursuit2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianPursuit Dark Horse2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianPursuit Limited2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianRoadmaster2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianRoadmaster Dark Horse2020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianRoadmaster Elite2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
IndianRoadmaster Limited2021-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10240519?

Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles. In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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