2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
0 recalls — 9 complaints — 36 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 22, 2018
Incident date: May 9, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION AT 65 MPH ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY THE MOTORCYCLE LOST POWER. THIS WAS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE BIKE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWO TIMES. AFTER EACH REPAIR THE BIKE WAS OKAY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THAN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED REPEATEDLY. PROBLEM COULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED.
ENGINE
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
RECALL NOT PERFORMED AND MOTORCYCLE SOLD WITHOUT REPAIRS. DEALER IS DESERT THUNDER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE IN KINGMAN, AZ. MOTORCYCLE DID NOT START AND WAS TRAILED TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WHO SERVICED THE MOTORCYCLE IN LAS VEGAS. RECALLS WERE PREFORMED AND BATTERY POST REPLACED AFTER PURCHASING A NEW BATT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
RECALL NOT PERFORMED AND MOTORCYCLE SOLD WITHOUT REPAIRS. DEALER IS DESERT THUNDER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE IN KINGMAN, AZ. MOTORCYCLE DID NOT START AND WAS TRAILED TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WHO SERVICED THE MOTORCYCLE IN LAS VEGAS. RECALLS WERE PREFORMED AND BATTERY POST REPLACED AFTER PURCHASING A NEW BATT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
RECALL NOT PERFORMED AND MOTORCYCLE SOLD WITHOUT REPAIRS. DEALER IS DESERT THUNDER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE IN KINGMAN, AZ. MOTORCYCLE DID NOT START AND WAS TRAILED TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WHO SERVICED THE MOTORCYCLE IN LAS VEGAS. RECALLS WERE PREFORMED AND BATTERY POST REPLACED AFTER PURCHASING A NEW BATT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2017
Incident date: Dec 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 1, 2015
Incident date: May 16, 2015
MOTORCYCLE WAS JUST PURCHASED ON THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS CONSIDERED NEW BUT WAS A DEALER DEMO MODEL. WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO AN INTERSTATE ON-RAMP THE LEFT SIDE LEATHER SADDLE BAG BECAME UNATTACHED FROM MOTORCYCLE CAUSING IT TO FLY OFF OF VEHICLE AND LANDING ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY. OWNER PROCEE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 14, 2014
Incident date: Jun 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE QUICK RELEASE LATCH THAT ATTACHED THE CONTACT'S SADDLE BAGS TO THE VEHICLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT DID NOT INSTALL THE SADDLE BAGS CORRECTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,40... Read more
EQUIPMENT
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE N14CCVAARB. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH THE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS MADE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,100. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE N14CCVAARB. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH THE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS MADE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,100. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
36 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
I-20-06 R02
Mar 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 Fulla??Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless C
IDH-HOLD
Mar 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
I-20-06 R01
Mar 9, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 Fulla??Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless C
I-20-12-01
Dec 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
I-20-12-01
Dec 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
ISA-20-03
Dec 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. When active, the P1530 fault causes the motorcycle to operate in a reduced power (limp) mode.
ISA-20-03
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. When active, the P1530 fault causes the motorcycle to operate in a reduced power (limp) mode.
ISA-19-03 R03
Dec 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
ISA-19-03 R03
Dec 12, 2019
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
ISA-19-03 R02
Nov 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
ISA-19-03 R02
Nov 6, 2019
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
ISA-19-03 R01
Nov 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
ISA-19-03 R01
Nov 5, 2019
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch
I-19-09-02
Sep 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated information has been added to all Indian Motorcycle Service Manuals to provide dealers with clear directions when servicing the fuel system. Be sure to reference the applicable Service Manual for the most accurate information.
I-19-09-01
Sep 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Team Tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout Indian Motorcycle 111 C.I. engine production, and introduces a new service crankcase for 2014-2020 models.
I-19-03-01
Mar 21, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclos
I-19-03-01
Mar 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclos
I-18-11-03
Nov 30, 2018
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
This Team Tip is designed to inform dealers about updated information regarding gear position switches for all 2014- 2019 Indian Motorcycle (111 c. i.) models. Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with
I-18-11-03
Nov 30, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Team Tip is designed to inform dealers about updated information regarding gear position switches for all 2014- 2019 Indian Motorcycle (111 c. i.) models. Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with
I-18-03
May 29, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these
I-18-03
May 29, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these
I-18-03
May 29, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these
I-18-03
May 29, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these
I-18-05-01
May 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
2014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being released to provide the Indian dealer network wit
I-18-05-01
May 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being released to provide the Indian dealer network wit
I-18-06 R01
Apr 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern affecting 111 ci engines that have been equipped with the Thunder Stroke 116 ci Stage 3 Big Bore accessory kit. Investigation is currently planned to conclude by 5/7/18, and at
I-18-06 R01
Apr 17, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern affecting 111 ci engines that have been equipped with the Thunder Stroke 116 ci Stage 3 Big Bore accessory kit. Investigation is currently planned to conclude by 5/7/18, and at
I-15-10-01
Oct 8, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Team Tip is being released to provide dealers with an advanced understanding of Indian Motorcycle key fob operation, alarm compatibility, battery life expectations and troubleshooting. 2014-2016 Indian Chief, Chieftain and Roadmaste
I-15-10-01
Oct 8, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Team Tip is being released to provide dealers with an advanced understanding of Indian Motorcycle key fob operation, alarm compatibility, battery life expectations and troubleshooting. 2014-2016 Indian Chief, Chieftain and Roadmaste
I-15-10-01
Oct 8, 2015
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This Team Tip is being released to provide dealers with an advanced understanding of Indian Motorcycle key fob operation, alarm compatibility, battery life expectations and troubleshooting. 2014-2016 Indian Chief, Chieftain and Roadmaste
I-15-01-01
Jan 2, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Indian Motorcycle has released a software update for some 2014-2015 Indian Classic / Vintage / Chieftain motorcycles to address customer concerns with Brake-Throttle Override (BTO) functionality. The BTO system will temporarily close the th
I-15-01-01
Jan 2, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has released a software update for some 2014-2015 Indian Classic / Vintage / Chieftain motorcycles to address customer concerns with Brake-Throttle Override (BTO) functionality. The BTO system will temporarily close the th
I-15-01-01
Jan 2, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE 2014-2015: INFORMATION REAGRDING SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR CLASSIC, VINTAGE , CHIEFTAIN MOTORCYCLES FOR THE BRAKE -THROTTLE OVERRIDE FUNCTIONALITY. *LJ
I-14-11-01
Nov 3, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INDIAN MOTORYCLE: INFORMATION REGARDING REAR HIGHWAY BAR FASTENERS. HIGHWAY BAR ACCESSORY KITS DID NOT UTILIZE PATCH LOCK SCREWS OR SPECIFY THE APPLICATION OF THREAD LOCKING DURING INSTALLATION *LJ
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE across all model years (2002–2020).
18
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths