NHTSA recall 19V638000
Exterior Lighting · Indian Motorcycle Company
Details
What's wrong: The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. 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."
Why it matters: Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Indian Chieftain.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V638000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.