Indian recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chieftain 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V638000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 29, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,594
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2017 to Jul 26, 2019
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
- Maker's own recall number
- I-19-04
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
- Indian recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 7, 2023
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Power train Oct 29, 2019
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting May 1, 2019
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.