Recall 22V635000: 2015–2020 Indian Chief Vintage and 6 other models
- Report received
- Aug 19, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Potentially affected
- 28,689vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Indian Chief0 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chief1 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chief Vintage4 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chief Vintage1 complaints
- 2017 Indian Chief Vintage1 complaints
- 2018 Indian Chief Vintage1 complaints
- 2019 Indian Chief Vintage0 complaints
- 2020 Indian Chief Vintage0 complaints
- 2014 Indian Chieftain6 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chieftain2 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chieftain1 complaints
- 2017 Indian Chieftain2 complaints
- 2018 Indian Chieftain1 complaints
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic0 complaints
- 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic1 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse0 complaints
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse0 complaints
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse3 complaints
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited0 complaints
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited2 complaints
- 2016 Indian Springfield3 complaints
- 2017 Indian Springfield1 complaints
- 2018 Indian Springfield0 complaints
- 2019 Indian Springfield1 complaints
- 2020 Indian Springfield0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.