INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V635000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-08-22 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-15 - 2016-06-16
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1-19-02
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28689
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
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.
