2014 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC/CHIEFTAIN - Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign: 19V339000
6,487 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2014
- Makes
- Indian
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential units affected
- 6,487 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2019-05-01
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC
- 2014 Indian CHIEFTAIN
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
What’s 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.