Vehicle recall 19V339000 · May 1, 2019
Indian 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
- Consequence
- The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-635.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V339000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2019
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- I-19-02
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,487
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Chief Classic (2014): 2014
- Indian Chieftain (2014): 2014
Has your Indian been repaired?
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