2014 Indian Chief Classic & 2014 Indian Chieftain recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V339000
- Manufacturer recall #
- I-19-02
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Vehicles affected
- 6,487
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Owner phone
- 1-877-204-3697
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 1, 2020
- Built
- Aug 20, 2012 – Jun 30, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.