Recall 22V-635: 2014 Indian Chief, 2015 Indian Chief Classic and 6 more
Indian Motorcycle Company recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 19, 2022, covering about 28,689 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Indian Motorcycle Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software Exterior Lighting › Headlights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V635000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Chief | 2014 | All years |
| Indian Chief Classic | 2015 | All years |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Indian Chieftain | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Indian Chieftain Classic | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Indian Chieftain Limited | 2017, 2018 | All years |
| Indian Springfield | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-635?
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.
How is recall 22V-635 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.