RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2026 Indian Chief Vintage recalls
2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 01
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 02
Transport Canada recalls
01- Label#2026305
46 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the compliance label may list the wrong rim sizes. As a result, when the rims are replaced, the wrong rims could be installed. This could cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash. Corrective Action: Indian Motorcycle will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you would like help to install it, you can contact an Indian Motorcycle dealer to have it installed free of charge.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS#26V397000
Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars."
Risk: Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 15, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
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 2026 Indian Chief Vintage VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.