2022 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE

3 recalls, 6 complaints - 5 TSBs

23V293000 Apr 25, 2023
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic... Read more
Consequence
A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
22V957000 Dec 29, 2022
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to c... Read more
Consequence
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
4,653 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
22V837000 Nov 11, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chie... Read more
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
7,812 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE1
STEERING1
POWER TRAIN Feb 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Sudden loss of power. Vehicle completely lost response to accelerator pedal while driving: Had a very strange experience last night. I have been barely charging my 4xe after 95b recall trying to maybe slow down battery degradation and drive it like during the recall period. Last night I was going d... Read more
ENGINE Feb 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Driving on a road. Suddenly the engine shut off and would not turn back on. I was stuck in the middle of the road with out the ability to put the truck in neutral to push it out of the way.
STEERING Feb 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Death Wobble At 70 MPH When Driving Over Rumble Strip In The Middle Of The Road. Slowed Down To Almost 15 MPH To Stop The Excessive Violent Shaking.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 25, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
Car just applying brake on its own when I was driving on freeway on April 12, 2023 at 1105AM and 115PM and on April 18 at 1414PM. I was lucky nobody was following me closely, otherwise it could be a different result. I was driving at around 70 mph on cruise control. This incidents happened on Freew... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Apr 25, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
Car just applying brake on its own when I was driving on freeway on April 12, 2023 at 1105AM and 115PM and on April 18 at 1414PM. I was lucky nobody was following me closely, otherwise it could be a different result. I was driving at around 70 mph on cruise control. This incidents happened on Freew... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 25, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
Driving the car and the engine shuts off. Car then says to shift into park. No error readout occurs

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
020000 SUSPENSION1
ISA-24-01 Feb 6, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a me
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
I-22-09-01 Sep 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity conc

INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE across all model years (2014, 2022).

11 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 (current) 3 6
2019 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 1 7 View
2015 1 0 View
2014 1 0 View

Other INDIAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCESSORY BRAKE LEVER 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK DARK 0 0 View
BOMBER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER DARK HORSE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER ELITE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER LIMITED 0 0 View