TSB: INDIAN CHIEF, CHIEF BOBBER, CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE, CHIEF DARK HORSE, SPORT CHIEF, SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE, SUPER CHIEF, SUPER CHIEF LIMITED (2023)

Bulletin ISA-23-02 - December 21, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDISA-23-02
ManufacturerINDIAN
ModelsCHIEF, CHIEF BOBBER, CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE, CHIEF DARK HORSE, SPORT CHIEF, SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE, SUPER CHIEF, SUPER CHIEF LIMITED
Model Years2023
Date IssuedDecember 21, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 4, 2024
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected16 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Indian Motorcycle has determined that on MY23 Chief, Chief Bobber, Super Chief, and Sport Chief the speedometer may not display the correct vehicle speed until the engine speed first exceeds 1200 RPM while in gear following the initial key

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
INDIAN CHIEF 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SPORT CHIEF DARK HORSE 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIAN SUPER CHIEF LIMITED 2023 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized INDIAN dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (ISA-23-02) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.