Indian Chief Classic problems & recalls

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014 chief, 2015 chief classic, 2014-2018 chieftain, 2015-2020 chief vintage, 2016-2018 chieftain darkhorse, 2016-2020 springfield, 2017-2018 chieftain limited, and 2018-2019 chieftain classic motorcycles. the electrical connection for the vehicle control module (vcm) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and vcm, as necessary. dealers will update the vcm software, as necessary. all repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 27, 2022. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-02. this recall replaces nhtsa recall number 19v-339.

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014 chief and chieftain motorcycles. due to a problem within the vehicle control module (vcm), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.

Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle control module (vcm) connector and update the vcm software. if the vcm connector is damaged, a new connector and vcm will be installed, free of charge. the recall began april 1, 2020. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-02. this recall is replaced by nhtsa recall n

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2018 indian chief, chief classic, chief dark horse, chief vintage, chieftain, chieftain classic, chieftain dark horse, chieftain elite, chieftain limited, springfield, springfield dark horse, roadmaster, roadmaster elite, roadmaster icon, and roadmaster classic motorcycles. corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.

Risk: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-18-04.

Problem: Indian motorcycles company (indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 chief, chief classic, chief dark horse, chief vintage, chieftain, chieftain classic, cheiftain dark horse, chieftain elite, chieftain limited, springfield, and springfield dark horse motorcycles. these motorcycles may be equipped with a european-market, not us-market, halogen headlight assembly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. the recall began on december 6, 2017. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-17-03.

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 chief classic, chief dark horse, vintage, chieftan, chieftan dark horse, springfield and roadmaster motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to july 15, 2016. in the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2016. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-16-03.

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured april 15, 2013, to june 16, 2015. in the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.

Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ecm) software, free of charge. the recall began july 2016. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-16-02.

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chief classic, chief vintage, chieftain, roadmaster, and 2016 dark horse motorcycles manufactured january 2, 2015, to october 23, 2015. due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2015. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-15-04.

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 deluxe and standard, 2009-2011 roadmaster, 2009-2013 vintage, 2010 bomber, 2010-2013 classic and dark horse, 2011 blackhawk dark and blackhawk motorcycles. the rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.

Risk: The cracked rim can lead to a flat rear tire, which could cause the rider to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge. indian mailed an interim letter to owners in september 2013. parts are now available. a second notice was sent to owners during april 2014. owners may contact indian at 1-888-704-5290.