Indian Chief Dark Horse recalls and problems
7 recalls and 6 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Indian Chief Dark Horse by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chief Dark Horse | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Chief Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Chief Dark Horse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Chief Dark Horse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Chief Dark Horse | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Chief Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Chief Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Indian Chief Dark Horse problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
All Indian Chief Dark Horse recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-293 | Apr 25, 2023 | 2022 | Equipment, Visibility | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. |
| 22V-957 | Dec 29, 2022 | 2022 | Structure | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. |
| 22V-837 | Nov 11, 2022 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber… |
| 19V-882 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. |
| 18V-228 | Apr 10, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
| 17V-682 | Oct 27, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
| 16V-877 | Dec 6, 2016 | 2014–2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Indian Chief Dark Horse?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse has the most reports (4). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Indian Chief Dark Horse have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Indian Chief Dark Horse model years 2014–2019, 2022.
What are the most common Indian Chief Dark Horse problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems most often.