Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Indian Motorcycle Company
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 1-19-02
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2022
Indian Motorcycle Company
Safety Issue:
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: I-18-04
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2018
Indian Motorcycle Company
Safety Issue:
Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. 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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: I-17-03
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2017
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintIndian Motorcycle Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
REPONDING TO URGENT SAFETY RECALL FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I'VE RECEIVED THE NOTICE THIS ISSUE BEING THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS OVER 40 MILES DISTANCE AND I HAVE NO METHOD TO GET IT THERE OTHER THAN RIDING IT. POLARIS WILL PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE, NOW I"M STUCK WITH A MOTORCYCLE I SHOULDN'T RIDE AND NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED WITHOUT INCURRING ADDITIONAL COST MYSELF. MEANING I WILL HAVE TO TAKE TWO DAYS OFF, RENT A TRAILER AND DRIVE APPROX 160 MILES TO DROP OFF AND PICK IT UP.
Corrective Action:
REPONDING TO URGENT SAFETY RECALL FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I'VE RECEIVED THE NOTICE THIS ISSUE BEING THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS OVER 40 MILES DISTANCE AND I HAVE NO METHOD TO GET IT THERE OTHER THAN RIDING IT. POLARIS WILL PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE, NOW I"M STUCK WITH A MOTORCYCLE I SHOULDN'T RIDE AND NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED WITHOUT INCURRING ADDITIONAL COST MYSELF. MEANING I WILL HAVE TO TAKE TWO DAYS OFF, RENT A TRAILER AND DRIVE APPROX 160 MILES TO DROP OFF AND PICK IT UP.
Additional Notes:
REPONDING TO URGENT SAFETY RECALL FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I'VE RECEIVED THE NOTICE THIS ISSUE BEING THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS OVER 40 MILES DISTANCE AND I HAVE NO METHOD TO GET IT THERE OTHER THAN RIDING IT. POLARIS WILL PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE, NOW I"M STUCK WITH A MOTORCYCLE I SHOULDN'T RIDE AND NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED WITHOUT INCURRING ADDITIONAL COST MYSELF. MEANING I WILL HAVE TO TAKE TWO DAYS OFF, RENT A TRAILER AND DRIVE APPROX 160 MILES TO DROP OFF AND PICK IT UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11350441
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2020
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