Recall 22V635000: 2014 Indian Chief, 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2018 Indian Chieftain +5 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Aug 19, 2022
Vehicles affected: 28,689
Models: 8
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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 risk

The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

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.

Affected vehicles

2014 Indian Chief
2015 Indian Chief Classic
2014 Indian Chieftain
2015 Indian Chieftain
2016 Indian Chieftain
2017 Indian Chieftain
2018 Indian Chieftain
2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
2017 Indian Chieftain Limited
2018 Indian Chieftain Limited
2015 Indian Chief Vintage
2016 Indian Chief Vintage
2017 Indian Chief Vintage
2018 Indian Chief Vintage
2019 Indian Chief Vintage
2020 Indian Chief Vintage
2016 Indian Springfield
2017 Indian Springfield
2018 Indian Springfield
2019 Indian Springfield
2020 Indian Springfield

Details

NHTSA campaign: 22V635000
Manufacturer campaign: 1-19-02
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Owner letters: Sep 27, 2022
Components: Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting); Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology