Indian Chieftain Limited recalls and problems

5 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
5
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Indian Chieftain Limited by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2024 Chieftain Limited200000
2023 Chieftain Limited100000
2018 Chieftain Limited320000
2017 Chieftain Limited200000

Most reported Indian Chieftain Limited problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

All Indian Chieftain Limited recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-550Jul 23, 20242024SuspensionIndian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles.
23V-829Dec 7, 20232023–2024Engine and Engine CoolingIndian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse…
22V-635Aug 19, 20222017–2018Exterior LightingIndian 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-228Apr 10, 20182018Electrical SystemIndian 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-682Oct 27, 20172017–2018Exterior LightingIndian 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 Limited?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited has the most reports (2). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain Limited have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Indian Chieftain Limited model years 2017–2018, 2023–2024.

What are the most common Indian Chieftain Limited problems?

Owners report electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.