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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 |
| 353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
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