There have been 6 safety recalls for the Indian Chieftain. 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 Chieftain.
a rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Indian Challenger, 2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Challenger Limited, 2024 Indian Chieftain, 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2024 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Pursuit Limited, 2024 Indian Roadmaster, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Limited, 2024 Indian Springfield, 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2024 chieftain, challenger, pursuit, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. the rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Indian Chieftain, 2024 Indian Chieftain, 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite, 2023 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2024 Indian Chieftain Limited, 2023 Indian Roadmaster, 2024 Indian Roadmaster, 2023 Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite, 2023 Indian Roadmaster Limited, 2024 Indian Roadmaster Limited, 2023 Indian Springfield, 2024 Indian Springfield, 2023 Indian Springfield Dark Horse, 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR |
| Recall Summary: indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2023 chieftain elite, 2023-2024 chieftain dark horse, chieftain dark horse icon, chieftain limited, chieftain, roadmaster limited, roadmaster dark horse, roadmaster, springfield, springfield dark horse, and 2024 roadmaster elite motorcycles.... 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 🔎 |
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Indian Chief Classic, 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Chieftain, 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Roadmaster, 2015 Indian Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Roadmaster, 2014 Indian Vintage, 2015 Indian Vintage, 2016 Indian Vintage |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2015 Indian Chief Vintage, 2016 Indian Chief Vintage, 2015 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Roadmaster |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chief classic, chief vintage, chieftain, roadmaster, and 2016 dark horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 23, 2024 | Suspension:rear | 1,773 |
| Dec. 7, 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor | 1,215 |
| Apr. 10, 2018 | Electrical System | 3,341 |
| Oct. 27, 2017 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 2,096 |
| Jun. 17, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 18,367 |
| Nov. 2, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 7,611 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Indian Chieftain | 2 |
| 2023 Indian Chieftain | 1 |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain | 2 |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 1 |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2 |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2 |
| 2014 Indian Chieftain | 1 |