01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V293000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY
- Report received
- April 25, 2023
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.
Owner notification: May 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 22V957000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- December 29, 2022
- Potential units
- 4,653campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays.".
Why it matters: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
Owner notification: February 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 22V837000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- November 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 7,812campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
Owner notification: December 6, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
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