Vehicle recall 22V635000 · August 19, 2022
Indian 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.
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, 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.
- Consequence
- The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V635000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 19, 2022
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1-19-02
- Owner notification
- September 27, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,689
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software; Exterior lighting › Headlights
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 (2014): 2014
- Indian Chief Classic (2015): 2015
- Indian Chief Vintage (2015-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Indian Chieftain (2014-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Indian Chieftain Classic (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Indian Chieftain Dark Horse (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Indian Chieftain Limited (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Indian Springfield (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Has your Indian been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Indian dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.