Indian Chief Classic recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the Indian Chief Classic in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Indian Chief Classic recalls
- Aug 19, 202222V635000Exterior lighting28,689 vehiclesIndian Chief Vintage, Chieftain and 6 more models
The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
- May 1, 201919V339000Exterior lighting6,487 vehiclesIndian Chief Classic and Chieftain
Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
- Apr 10, 201818V228000Electrical system3,341 vehiclesIndian Chief, Chief Classic and 13 more models
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…
- Oct 27, 201717V682000Exterior lighting2,096 vehiclesIndian Chief, Chief Classic and 9 more models
These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly.
- Dec 6, 201616V877000Fuel system, gasoline23,761 vehiclesIndian Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse and 5 more models
In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
- Jun 17, 201616V446000Electrical system, engine and engine cooling18,383 vehiclesIndian Chief Classic, Chieftain and 4 more models
In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
- Nov 2, 201515V721000Service brakes, hydraulic7,614 vehiclesIndian Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and 3 more models
Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
- Aug 30, 201313V391000Wheels861 vehiclesIndian Dark Horse, Chief and 11 more models
The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.
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