Indian Recalls 2014 Chief and Chieftain Motorcycles for Lighting Defect
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014 Chief and Chieftain models because a Vehicle Control Module issue may cause all front lights to go out, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where loss of lighting increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. The recall involves 6,487 vehicles affected by a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM). Due to this defect, all front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 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 on 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, CHIEFTAIN
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 6,487
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CHIEF CLASSIC
- CHIEFTAIN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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