Indian recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
What could happen
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief Classic 2014
- Indian Chieftain 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V339000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 1, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,487
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 20, 2012 to Jun 30, 2014
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- I-19-02
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
- Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 6, 2016
- Indian recall: Electrical system Jun 17, 2016
- Indian recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 2, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.