Recall 22V635000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | INDIAN | CHIEF |
| 2014 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE |
| 2016 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN LIMITED |
| 2017 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN LIMITED |
| 2018 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2019 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2019 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC |
| 2019 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2020 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2020 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.