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2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

22V635000 Aug 19, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Veh... Read more
Consequence
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3... Read more
28,689 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
I-19-02-A/B/C Aug 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled Indian Motorcycles, resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting. This defect may also cause heat damage to the Vehicle Contr
I-19-02-A/B/C Aug 29, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Indian Motorcycle has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled Indian Motorcycles, resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting. This defect may also cause heat damage to the Vehicle Contr

INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE across all model years (2016–2024).

10 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 2 0 View
2023 1 0 View
2020 0 1 View
2019 1 6 View
2018 3 3 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 (current) 1 0

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