There have been 11 safety recalls for the Indian Chief. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Indian Chief.
a kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Indian Chief, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2022 Indian Super Chief, 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited |
| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Indian Chief, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2021 Indian Scout, 2022 Indian Scout, 2021 Indian Scout Bobber, 2022 Indian Scout Bobber, 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Icon, 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty, 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty, 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty, 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Twenty, 2021 Indian Scout Icon, 2022 Indian Scout Icon, 2022 Indian Scout Rogue, 2022 Indian Scout Rogue Sixty, 2021 Indian Scout Sixty, 2022 Indian Scout Sixty, 2022 Indian Super Chief, 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Indian Chief, 2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2018 Indian Chief Vintage, 2018 Indian Chieftain, 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic, 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite, 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2018 Indian Springfield, 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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, and springfield dark horse motorcycles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Indian Chief, 2018 Indian Chief, 2017 Indian Chief Classic, 2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, 2018 Indian Chief Vintage, 2017 Indian Chieftain, 2018 Indian Chieftain, 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic, 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic, 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite, 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite, 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2017 Indian Springfield, 2018 Indian Springfield, 2017 Indian Springfield Dark Horse, 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 29, 2022 | Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand | 4,653 |
| Nov. 11, 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 7,811 |
| Apr. 10, 2018 | Electrical System | 3,341 |
| Oct. 27, 2017 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 2,096 |
| May. 5, 2003 | Visibility:windshield | 3,625 |
| May. 5, 2003 | Gasoline Fuel System | 1,979 |
| Feb. 10, 2003 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 7,947 |
| Sep. 13, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 948 |
| Jul. 8, 2002 | Suspension:rear | 590 |
| May. 30, 2002 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 4,765 |
| May. 3, 2002 | Suspension:rear | 4,590 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 Indian Chief | 2 |
| 2018 Indian Chief | 2 |
| 2017 Indian Chief | 1 |
| 2003 Indian Chief | 2 |
| 2002 Indian Chief | 4 |
| 2001 Indian Chief | 2 |
| 2000 Indian Chief | 4 |
| 1999 Indian Chief | 4 |