Indian recall: Structure
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
What could happen
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief 2022
- Indian Chief Bobber 2022
- Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2022
- Indian Chief Dark Horse 2022
- Indian Super Chief 2022
- Indian Super Chief Limited 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V957000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 29, 2022
- Owners notified
- Feb 17, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,653
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
- Maker's own recall number
- I-23-01
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 123
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: Equipment Apr 25, 2023
- Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 11, 2022
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Power train Oct 29, 2019
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
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.