NHTSA Campaign 22V957000
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Issued by Indian Motorcycle Company · Reported Dec 29, 2022 · 4,653 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEF | 2022 | 4,653 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF BOBBER | 2022 | 4,653 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE | 2022 | 4,653 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF DARK HORSE | 2022 | 4,653 |
| INDIAN | SUPER CHIEF | 2022 | 4,653 |
| INDIAN | SUPER CHIEF LIMITED | 2022 | 4,653 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V957000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.