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2021 Indian Challenger TSBs

40 Technical Service Bulletins across 5 categories

Engine

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This Ask Polaris article provides information regarding troubleshooting steps for concerns related to front wheel shake...

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or wobble during deceleration on model year 2020-2025 Indian Challenger / Pursuit motorcycles.

11021138

This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides details regarding removal and replacement of the battery on Model...

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Year 2020 + Indian Challenger motorcycles.

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Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles.

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This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.

11016373

This Ask Polaris article provides information for dealer technicians information regarding troubleshooting and resolving...

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concerns related to 2020-2025 Indian Challenger and Pursuit motorcycles experiencing a front wheel shake or wobble during deceleration.

11016254

Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may...

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encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software. Revision 4 Added notice that bulletin part I-24-08-CA should not be performed on Japan models.

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This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding clutch lever inspection and adjustment on...

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model year 2020 Indian Challenger motorcycles.

11015444

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of the brake system...

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on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.

11015443

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding air filter inspection and replacement on model...

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year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.

11015425

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding engine oil and filter replacement on 2020+...

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Indian Challenger motorcycles.

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This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment on...

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model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.

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Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may...

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encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

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Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may...

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encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

11008659

Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may...

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encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

11001045

Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and...

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Stage 2 North American Challenger / Pursuit motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of the fuel level and expected range.

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This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides detail on the proper procedure regarding inspection and adjustment...

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of clutch levers on MY2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.

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Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles.

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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.

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Indian Motorcycles has released a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid-cooled motorcycles.

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View Team Tip I-22-09-01 (https://www.polarisdealers.com/VirtualMaster/StopSiteFiles/TeamTips/IND/I-22-09-01.pdf) for additional details and diagnostics on the systems and components that may contribute to a runability or misfire concern.

10233642

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7 DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1 software includes a new...

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feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year 2023 Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain and Roadmaster bikes. It will be sent out as an over-the-air update on connected bikes (on 3/6/23) and can also be downloaded from the Ride Command website on any model year 2020 or newer Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain or Roadmaster.

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Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles.

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This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.

10219429

Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) ...

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installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them.

10217288

Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021)...

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installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them. Coverage only applies to Ride Command displays showing certain versions. Refer to Identifying The Software Version.

10215230

The purpose of this communication is to explain that Type 1 oil (P/N 2208093) has been tested on the Challenger model line of Indian Motorcycles.

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Type 1 oil can be used on Challenger models in the even that type 2 oil (PN 2884244) is not available.

10209965

Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware...

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or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected or during battery removal and installation.

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Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated ECM calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger motorcycles.

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The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of the fuel level and expected range.

10191551

For international models, Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software for the Ride Command 7 inch display.

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This update includes the improved keyboards and keyboard support.

10189628

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected Challenger motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.

10189626

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.

Other

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Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain.

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The version has been translated into French.

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Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis

10203785

Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits.

10199016

Excessive Parasitic Draw

10194698

We have identified on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers an Anti-Theft fault populates as the bike powers up and...

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the fault goes historic prior to the Ride Command unit booting up.

10191553

Notifying dealers of the release of Team Tip I-21-04-01

10191552

Additional details associated with the I-21-04-01 bulletin.

Lighting

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10202773

We have had a few cases for the light setting not changing on Ride Commands when they were in the auto settings.

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In some of those cases it was determined the operator did not realize there was an auto setting for brightness and a second auto setting for Day/Night modes

10200988

Challenger Driving Lights, DW Update

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We have identified conditions on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers that could cause multiple indicator lights to...

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illuminate due to low tire pressure.

Electrical

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10203784

Miscellaneous issues with Indian Challengers have been resolved by replacing the key fob battery.

10200990

DW communication problem when using MultiLink Module

Infotainment

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Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading...

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to display replacement.