Indian Motorcycle Chieftain recalls

• Structure#2026298June 12, 2026

  2,322 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the windscreen glass may not have the proper markings required by the Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have a compliant windscreen.

• Suspension#2024420July 23, 2024

  257 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear suspension push rod could fail. If this happens, the rear suspension could collapse and pinch the main wiring harness, damage the coolant reservoir and/or contact the rear tire. This could cause a sudden loss of stability and/or a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of stability and/or control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Indian Motorcycle will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension push rod.

• Engine#2023650December 7, 2023

  129 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorcycles, the wiring for the crankshaft position sensor may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, it could become damaged by contact with the exhaust head pipe. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Indian Motorcycle will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect the crankshaft position sensor. It will be re-routed or replaced as necessary.

• Lights And Instruments#2022421August 2, 2022

  2,239 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorcycles, a poor electrical connection at the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) could lead to an intermittent or total loss of forward lighting. Note: If this happens, the high beam indicator on the gauge cluster will flash. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2019-252. Safety Risk: A loss of lighting would reduce visibility and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Indian Motorcycle will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect the VCM and harness connector for damage, and update the VCM software. If the VCM and/or harness connector are damaged, the dealer will repair the harness and replace the VCM.

• Electrical#2019652December 20, 2019

  746 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with a 10-A circuit breaker could result in intermittent electrical issues. This could result in a loss of power to the engine or the lights. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power and/or a loss of lighting could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. They will provide you with a replacement 10-A circuit breaker and directions for installing it. If you would like help to install the circuit breaker, you can contact a Polaris or Indian Motorcycle dealer to have it installed free of charge.

• Powertrain#2019558November 7, 2019

  3,892 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorcycles, the gear position switch may malfunction. This can cause the wrong gear to be indicated on the motorcycle's display. As a result, the display could indicate that the motorcycle is in neutral, when it is actually in gear. If you do not follow safe starting procedures, the motorcycle could move suddenly during start-up. Safety Risk: Sudden unintended movement of the motorcycle could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: Indian Motorcycles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the gear position switch.

• Lights And Instruments#2019445September 3, 2019

  319 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear tail/running lights are too bright. This might make it difficult for a following driver to tell when the brake lights turn on. Canadian regulations specify a maximum brightness for tail and running lights. Safety Risk: If a following driver does not recognize that a vehicle ahead is slowing, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the engine control module to reduce the rear tail/running light brightness.

• Lights And Instruments#2019252May 28, 2019

  476 units affected

  This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-421. Issue: On certain motorcycles, a poor electrical connection at the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) could lead to an intermittent or total loss of forward lighting. Note: If this happens, the high beam indicator on the gauge cluster will flash. Safety Risk: A loss of lighting would reduce visibility and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to ensure the headlight is working properly. A second letter will be sent to owners once repair parts are available.

• Electrical#2018176April 12, 2018

  210 units affected

  On certain motorcycles, electrical components within the right hand switch cube may develop corrosion over time. This could result in an electrical short in the cube that may lead to the motorcycle starting without user input. If the key fob is stored on or near the motorcycle and all other safety interlocks are met, the vehicle could start while unattended. If the vehicle were to start while unattended in a closed area, the risk of exposure to carbon monoxide would be increased, potentially resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing right hand switch cube with an updated cube that eliminates the potential for corrosion.

• Lights And Instruments#2017528October 27, 2017

  224 units affected

  Certain motorcycles equipped with halogen headlights may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The affected motorcycles may have inadvertently had E4 (European) halogen headlight assemblies installed, and as a result would not meet the photometric requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the headlight with a compliant one.

• Fuel System#2016616December 12, 2016

  1,491 units affected

  On certain motorcycles, the fuel rail could shift positions and could contact other components and chafe, causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket that limits movement of the fuel rail. Additionally, dealers will inspect fuel rails for damage and replace as necessary.

• Engine#2016327June 27, 2016

  1,183 units affected

  On certain motorcycles, the engine may misfire and cause unburned fuel to be routed into the exhaust system. This could result in excessive exhaust heat that may pose a fire hazard which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the ECU with software that includes misfire detection.

• Brakes#2015526November 5, 2015

  431 units affected

  On certain motorcycles, the primary cup seal in the rear master cylinder could tear. If this were to occur, brake fluid pressure to the rear caliper would be reduced, and the performance of the rear brake would be degraded. This would increase stopping distances and could affect braking control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026