INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V638000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-09-18 | 2019-08-29 | 2019-08-30 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-16 - 2019-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-19-04
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3594
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Indian Motorcycle Company "Indian" is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
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.safercar.gov.
