Indian 2014 Chief/Chieftain Motorcycles: Front Lights May Fail
Indian is recalling 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles due to potential front light failure, which could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must have their Vehicle Control Module inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles because a problem with the Vehicle Control Module can cause front lights to go out while riding. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249343-indian-2014-chief-chieftain-motorcycles-front-lights-may-fail.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249343-indian-2014-chief-chieftain-motorcycles-front-lights-may-fail · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V339000
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“Indian 2014 Chief/Chieftain Motorcycles: Front Lights May Fail.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249343-indian-2014-chief-chieftain-motorcycles-front-lights-may-fail. Based on NHTSA recall #19V339000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V339000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Vehicle Control Module (VCM) can malfunction, causing front lights to fail while riding. This reduces visibility, making it harder to see other vehicles or road hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Indian Chief and Chieftain motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix are at risk of reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 model Chief or Chieftain motorcycles. The recall started April 1, 2020, and Indian will notify owners via dealers.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Indian Customer Service
Call 1-877-204-3697 to get the recall notification and instructions.
Have Dealer Inspect VCM
Dealers will check the Vehicle Control Module connector and update software if needed.
Get Free Repair if Damaged
If the connector is damaged, Indian will install a new connector and VCM at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-635.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 15 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V339000 (January 5, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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