Recall 22V-957: 2022 Indian Chief, 2022 Indian Chief Bobber and 4 more
Indian Motorcycle Company recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2022, covering about 4,653 vehicles.
The problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
The risk
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
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 | Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/Center Stand |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V957000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Chief | 2022 | All years |
| Indian Chief Bobber | 2022 | All years |
| Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 2022 | All years |
| Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2022 | All years |
| Indian Super Chief | 2022 | All years |
| Indian Super Chief Limited | 2022 | 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-957?
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
How is recall 22V-957 fixed?
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
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.