Indian recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief 2014
- Indian Chief Classic 2015
- Indian Chief Vintage 2015–2020
- Indian Chieftain 2014–2018
- Indian Chieftain Classic 2018–2019
- Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 2016–2018
- Indian Chieftain Limited 2017–2018
- Indian Springfield 2016–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V635000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 19, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 27, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 28,689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software; Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 1-19-02
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
- Indian recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 7, 2023
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
- Indian recall: Power train Oct 29, 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.