Every 2019 Indian Chief recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V635000
Aug 19, 2022Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Full recall details for 22V635000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V882000
Nov 12, 2019Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
Full recall details for 19V882000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V776000
Oct 29, 2019Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Full recall details for 19V776000 →
2019 Indian Chief complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Indian Chief. Indian has issued at least 23 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System3
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (45)
- Electrical System (36)
- Power Train (12)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (7)
- Structure (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
Read Indian Chief owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Indian Chief. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“I was almost killed when my gear indicator switch suddenly went from 6th gear to neutral, therefore disengaging the cruise control. This caused a sudden decrease in speed due to engine braking which almost resulted in me getting rear ended.”
2019 INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTERMay 15, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11522014
“The contact owns a 2019 Indian Chief Roadmaster Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the cruise control erroneously deactivated causing the motorcycle to suddenly decelerate.”
2019 INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTERMay 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11521350
“The gear position sensor will go from 6th gear to neutral causing you to either drop out of cruise control (if engaged) or a momentary loss of power, if the cruise is not engaged. This can create a dangerous condition due to a sudden decrease in speed, if anybody is behind you.”
2019 INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTERJun 3, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11419512
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