Indian 2022 Chief Motorcycles: Kickstand May Not Retract Properly
Indian is recalling 2022 Chief and related models due to kickstand failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement by February 17, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling certain 2022 Chief and related motorcycles because the kickstand may not retract properly when left extended while riding. This could increase the risk of a crash, so owners should get the kickstand replaced by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80937-indian-2022-chief-motorcycles-kickstand-may-not-retract-properly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80937-indian-2022-chief-motorcycles-kickstand-may-not-retract-properly · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V957000
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“Indian 2022 Chief Motorcycles: Kickstand May Not Retract Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80937-indian-2022-chief-motorcycles-kickstand-may-not-retract-properly. Based on NHTSA recall #22V957000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V957000).
Why it’s dangerous
The kickstand may not retract properly when the motorcycle is on the ground after riding. This means the kickstand could remain extended and interfere with the rider's ability to control the bike, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Indian Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles are affected. Riders who leave the kickstand extended while riding are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2022 model with the brand name 'Indian' and one of the following: Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, or Super Chief Limited. The recall was notified to owners on February 17, 2023.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the kickstand free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 for assistance.
February 17, 2023
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 50 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Indian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Indian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V957000 — Indian 2022 Chief Motorcycles: Kickstand May Not Retract Properly Hello, I own a Indian 2022 Chief Motorcycles: Kickstand May Not Retract Properly that is covered by recall 22V957000 from Indian. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #22V957000 (December 29, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.