Exterior lightingRecall 19V-339 · Indian vehicles
Indian Motorcycle Company recall 19V-339 covers 6,487 Indian vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V339000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
The risk
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-635.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 20, 2012 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.