NHTSA Campaign 26V397000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Indian Motorcycle Company · Reported Jun 19, 2026 · 392 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars."

Consequence

Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2026 392

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V397000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.