Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — Suspension
High risk
Jul 23, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain motorcycles, the rear suspension push rod could fail. If this happens, the rear suspension could collapse and pinch the main wiring harness, damage the coolant reservoir
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Challenger, Indian Motorcycle Pursuit, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — Engine
High risk
Dec 7, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain motorcycles, the wiring for the crankshaft position sensor may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, it could become damaged by contact with the exhaust head pipe.
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 2, 2022
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Ftr, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Polaris Slingshot
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 3, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain motorcycles, the rear tail/running lights are too bright. This might make it difficult for a following driver to tell when the brake lights turn on. Canadian regulations
Also affects: Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Springfield, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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 Chief, Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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, Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle Springfield
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain — 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, Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster, Indian Motorcycle 1-877-204-3697