Indian Super Chief problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2022–2022: 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
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.
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.
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