2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

1 recalls — 6 complaints — 37 TSBs

19V882000 Dec 11, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this r... Read more
5,474 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 13, 2024
Incident date: Aug 25, 2023
The keyless entry keypad - driver sides B-Pillar front door’s trim panel came loose while driving on I-95 today (approximately 70 mph). It was not apparently loose before this event. It dislodged and hit the rear passenger window. This is a safety issue because, were the window down, it would ha... Read more
ENGINE Mar 13, 2024
Incident date: Aug 25, 2023
See attached document for complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 1, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
All power windows stop working except drivers window. None of the window buttons on any of the doors will work when it's cold outside. They start working again in warm weather. Seems like window lock is getting stuck. Sometimes pressing it repeatedly will cause the windows to start working but w... Read more
ENGINE Mar 1, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
I purchased a my 2017 Sorento, it had 40,000 miles, it had a knock to it when I would first get started in the morning, took it to get check twice, told nothing was wrong, at 59,700 I took back and it needed a new transmission, then at 98,000 it needs another transmission, so after two transmission,... Read more
ENGINE Jan 14, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
NHTSA, My 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse had stage 2 Cams installed and tune on November 24, 2021, by an approved Indian dealership of Peoria. Since then my motorcycle has been shutting off while driving on city streets when downshifting while slowing down or upshifting when taking off from a sto... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 14, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
NHTSA, My 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse had stage 2 Cams installed and tune on November 24, 2021, by an approved Indian dealership of Peoria. Since then my motorcycle has been shutting off while driving on city streets when downshifting while slowing down or upshifting when taking off from a sto... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

37 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL8
350000 EQUIPMENT7
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE5
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS4
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
160000 STRUCTURE1
I-22-03-02 Mar 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during
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
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.
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.
ISA-20-03 R02 Nov 5, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. In some instances, the throttle twist grip and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) position signals do not align with the predicted positi
ISA-20-03 R02 Nov 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. In some instances, the throttle twist grip and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) position signals do not align with the predicted positi
ISA-20-03 R02 Nov 5, 2020
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. In some instances, the throttle twist grip and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) position signals do not align with the predicted positi
I-20-05 May 20, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some units were manufactured with a Manufacturing (MFG) decal and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) that has a typographical error. The affected decal must be removed and replaced with audit.
I-20-05 May 20, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some units were manufactured with a Manufacturing (MFG) decal and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) that has a typographical error. The affected decal must be removed and replaced with audit.
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-19-03-01 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-18-11-01 R03 Jan 18, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software and map updates for the Ride Command display. Dealers should encourage Indian Motorcycle riders using Ride Command to bring their bikes in to receive the software update. At this time, dealers
I-18-11-01 R02 Dec 13, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software and map updates for the Ride Command display. Dealers should encourage Indian Motorcycle riders using Ride Command to bring their bikes in to receive the software update. At this time, dealers
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-18-11-01 R01 Nov 26, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software and map updates for the Ride Command display. Dealers should encourage Indian Motorcycle riders using Ride Command to bring their bikes in to receive the software update. At this time, dealers
I-18-09-01 Sep 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has identified several accessory related considerations affecting 2019 Indian Motorcycle models.
I-18-09-01 Sep 20, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycle has identified several accessory related considerations affecting 2019 Indian Motorcycle models.
DW 4.0 Aug 10, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Digital Wrench version 4.0 is now available for download. Updating to version 4.0 is required to update the base Digital Wrench software version from 3.9 to 4.0 to allow for future MY19 vehicle support.
G-17-10-02 Oct 26, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
At Polaris, we are committed to the safety of our customers and riders. Through product design, dedicated safety engineering, and increased consumer awareness, Polaris continues to work toward a safe riding experience and proper operation o
G-17-10-02 Oct 26, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
At Polaris, we are committed to the safety of our customers and riders. Through product design, dedicated safety engineering, and increased consumer awareness, Polaris continues to work toward a safe riding experience and proper operation o
I-17-04-01 Apr 4, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The Purpose of this Team Tip is to call attention to the importance of keeping Ride Command software updated to utilize the continuous improvements being made.
G-16-11-01 Nov 1, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) version 3.28 or later requires dealers to enter a valid 10-digit Digital Wrench serial number to operate the app. The serial number require
G-16-11-01 Nov 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) version 3.28 or later requires dealers to enter a valid 10-digit Digital Wrench serial number to operate the app. The serial number require
G-15-12-01 R03 Feb 26, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the most exciting times in the ownership experience. To ensure that all Polaris dealers are equipped to deliver a world-class experience t
G-15-12-01 R02 Jan 15, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI (pre-delivery inspecti
G-15-12-01 Dec 10, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training.

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

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2020 0 1 View
2019 (current) 1 6
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2017 2 0 View
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