Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2026 Chief Vintage for Incorrect Rim Labeling
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2026 Chief Vintage models because the VIN label lists the wrong rear rim width, which could lead to improper tire mounting and loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 where injury has not yet been reported, specifically a labeling error that could lead to loss of control and a crash.
Plain-English summary
Indian Motorcycle Company LLC is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label states the incorrect rear rim width. This labeling error causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, which governs wheels and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.
The incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires. This condition may result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers 2026 model year Chief Vintage motorcycles.
Indian Motorcycle will mail owners information labels with instructions free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 15, 2026, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Indian Motorcycle customer service at 877-204-3697. The company's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 392
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 (1)
- CHIEF VINTAGE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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