Indian Motorcycle Chief — Structure
High risk
Dec 29, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain motorcycles, if you accidentally ride the motorcycle with the side stand extended, it may not retract if it contacts the ground. Canadian regulations require an extended
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Super Chief, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 11, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine could stall while driving and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Scout, Indian Motorcycle Scout Bobber, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 2, 2022
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain motorcycles, a poor electrical connection at the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) could lead to an intermittent or total loss of forward lighting.
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Electrical
High risk
Dec 20, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, a problem with a 10-A circuit breaker could result in intermittent electrical issues. This could result in a loss of power to the engine or the lights.
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Ftr, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Polaris Slingshot
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 7, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain motorcycles, the gear position switch may malfunction. This can cause the wrong gear to be indicated on the motorcycle's display. As a result, the display could indicate
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 28, 2019
Model years: 2014
On certain motorcycles, a poor electrical connection at the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) could lead to an intermittent or total loss of forward lighting.
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Electrical
High risk
Apr 12, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorcycles, electrical components within the right hand switch cube may develop corrosion over time. This could result in an electrical short in the cube that may lead
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 27, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain motorcycles equipped with halogen headlights may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 12, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain motorcycles, the fuel rail could shift positions and could contact other components and chafe, causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source,
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Engine
High risk
Jun 27, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain motorcycles, the engine may misfire and cause unburned fuel to be routed into the exhaust system. This could result in excessive exhaust heat that may pose a fire hazard
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Brakes
High risk
Nov 5, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motorcycles, the primary cup seal in the rear master cylinder could tear. If this were to occur, brake fluid pressure to the rear caliper would be reduced, and the perfo
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Wheels
High risk
Aug 29, 2013
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel rim may crack and cause a sudden loss of air pressure. This could cause the rider to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causin
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Other
High risk
Jul 27, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain motorcycles, the side stand may not retract if contact is made with the ground while the vehicle is in motion. This could disrupt the stability of the motorcycle, which
Indian Motorcycle Chief — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 26, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain motorcycles, if the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another (high beam to low beam, or low beam to high beam), both headlamps would be ON simultane