Indian Chieftain Classic recalls and problems
3 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
3
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Indian Chieftain Classic by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chieftain Classic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Chieftain Classic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Chieftain Classic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Indian Chieftain Classic problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Indian Chieftain Classic recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-635 | Aug 19, 2022 | 2018–2019 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Indian Chieftain Classic?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic has the most reports (1). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain Classic have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering Indian Chieftain Classic model years 2017–2019.
What are the most common Indian Chieftain Classic problems?
Owners report electrical system problems most often.