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2013 INDIAN CHIEF

1 recalls, 0 complaints

13V391000 Aug 30, 2013
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 Deluxe and Standard, 2009-2011 Roadmaster, 2009-2013 Vintage, 2010 Bomber, 2010-2013 Classic and Dark Horse, 2011 Blackhawk Dark and Blackhawk motorcycles. The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.
Consequence
The cracked rim can lead to a flat rear tire, which could cause the rider to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge. Indian mailed an interim letter to owners in September 2013. Parts are now available. A second notice was sent to owners during April 2014. Owners may contact Indian at 1-888-704-5290.
861 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, INDIAN CHIEF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02037 Opened: Mar 26, 2002 , Closed: May 24, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
HANDLEBAR LOOSENING
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING ONE OWNER COMPLAINT REGARDING TWO INSTANCES OF HANDLEBAR LOOSENING ON A 2000 INDIAN CHIEF MODEL MOTORCYCLE.THIS WAS OCCURRING BECAUSE THE HANDLEBAR RISER CLAMP MATERIAL WAS TWW SOFT RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE NECESSARY TO FULLY SECURE THE H... Read more
PE01039 Opened: Nov 21, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE
SIX MANUFACTURER INCIDENTS OF BROKEN REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND FORTY-TWO OF BROKEN SHOCK BOLTS.THE ORIGINAL SWAY-AWAY REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS (IDENTIFIED BY A BLACK HOUSING) ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE SUBJECT BIKES' GVWR.SHOCK BOTTOMING (I.E., COIL BIND) CONSEQUENTLY OCCURS AT ... Read more

INDIAN CHIEF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHIEF across all model years (1999, 2022).

30 Total Recalls
99 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN CHIEF - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 2 3 View
2019 1 0 View
2018 3 0 View
2017 2 3 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 1 1 View
2014 2 0 View
2013 (current) 1 0
2012 1 0 View
2003 2 4 View
2002 4 4 View
2001 2 10 View
2000 4 52 View
1999 4 22 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