Indian Chief recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Indian Chief, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 29, 2022Crash risk2022 Indian Chief, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and 3 other models — Structure
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."
22V957000 · 5K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Nov 11, 2022Crash risk2022 Indian Chief, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and 12 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
22V837000 · 8K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Aug 19, 2022Crash risk2014 Indian Chief, 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2015–2020 Indian Chief Vintage and 5 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
22V635000 · 29K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Oct 29, 2019Crash risk2014–2019 Indian Chief, 2014–2019 Indian Chieftain, 2014–2019 Indian Roadmaster and 1 other model — Electrical System
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
19V776000 · 53K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Apr 10, 2018Crash risk2018 Indian Chief, 2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse and 12 other models — Electrical System
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.
18V228000 · 3K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Oct 27, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Indian Chief, 2017–2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2017–2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse and 8 other models — Exterior Lighting
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."
17V682000 · 2K units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Aug 30, 2013Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 10 other models — Wheels
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.
13V391000 · 861 units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- May 5, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Indian Chief, 2002–2003 Indian Chief Vintage — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE GAS TANK VENT TUBE, THE VENT TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY IN WET WEATHER. VENT TUBE CLOGGING CAN CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP. A CLOGGED VENT TUBE MAY ALSO CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE GAS TANK AND PUSH A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL.
03V173000 · 2K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- May 5, 2003Crash risk1999–2003 Indian Chief — Visibility
CERTAIN WINDSHIELDS THAT WERE SOLD AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES OR SOLD AS ACCESSORIES FOR ALL OTHER CHIEF MODELS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS. THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MOTORCYCLE ARE FORMED SUCH THAT THE MOUNTING BOLTS ARE NOT FLUSH WITH THE BRACKET. THIS COULD PLACE EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE BOLTS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK.
03V191000 · 4K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Feb 10, 2003Fire risk1999–2001 Indian Chief, 1999–2001 Indian Chief Centennial, 1999–2001 Indian Scout and 2 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPUFIRE BRAND SERIES TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATORS, IF DAMAGED, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN AN OPEN MODE THAT ALLOWS BATTERY VOLTAGE TO FLOW BACK THROUGH THE REGULATOR.
03V039000 · 8K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Sep 13, 2002Crash risk2002 Indian Chief — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER COULD CONTACT THE ROTOR AS A RESULT OF A MISALIGNMENT OF THE CALIPER CARRIER.
02V246000 · 948 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2002Crash risk2002 Indian Chief, 2002 Indian Scout, 2002 Indian Spirit — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLES ARE MADE OF A MATERIAL WITH A LOWER THAN DESIRABLE YIELD STRENGTH.
02V180000 · 590 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- May 30, 2002Crash risk1999–2000 Indian Chief — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HANDLE BAR RISER TOP CLAMP COULD ALLOW EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLE BARS.
02V144000 · 5K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- May 3, 2002Crash risk1999–2000 Indian Chief — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MADE BY SWAY-A-WAY, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TO THE SWING ARM COULD BREAK.
02V124000 · 5K units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY