Does the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 5 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain recalls

5 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 05
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 05

Transport Canada 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.
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.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2019 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain VIN

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