2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2017 Indian Chieftain | 2017 Indian Chief Vintage | 2017 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2014 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2014 Indian Chief | 2020 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2019 Indian Springfield | 2020 Indian Springfield — Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Published August 22, 2022 · Recall initiated: August 19, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V635000, published August 22, 2022 and initiated August 19, 2022. Recalling firm: Indian Motorcycle Company; 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2017 Indian Chieftain | 2017 Indian Chief Vintage | 2017 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2014 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2014 Indian Chief | 2020 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2019 Indian Springfield | 2020 Indian Springfield — Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Model
- CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Lot
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE | 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2017 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD | 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD | 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2015 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2015 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC | 2014 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE | 2014 INDIAN CHIEF | 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED | 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC | 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC | 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD | 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD | 2020 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2017 Indian Chieftain | 2017 Indian Chief Vintage | 2017 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Springfield | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2014 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2014 Indian Chief | 2020 Indian Chief Vintage | 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited | 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018 Indian Springfield | 2019 Indian Springfield | 2020 Indian Springfield — Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V635000 on August 22, 2022. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INDIAN. Model: CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE.