2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse.
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #22V837000 · 2022 · 7,812 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 scout, scout bobber sixty, scout bobber, scout icon, scout sixty, scout bobber twenty, scout bobber icon, 2022 scout rogue sixty, chief, chief bobber, chief bobber dark horse, chief dark horse, scout rogue, super chief, and super chief limited motorcycles. the fuel pump may fail while riding.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 6, 2022. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-22-06.
Structure #22V957000 · 2022 · 4,653 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2022 chief, chief bobber, chief bobber darkhorse, chief darkhorse, super chief, and super chief limited motorcycles. the kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."
Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 17, 2023. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-23-01.
Equipment, Visibility #23V293000 · 2023 · 4 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2022 indian chief bobber, indian chief dark horse, and indian chief bobber dark horse motorcycles. these motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: All vehicles have been remedied. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-23-05.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is engine.