Motorcycle: kickstand/center standRecall 22V-957 · Indian vehicles
Indian Motorcycle Company recall 22V-957 covers 4,653 Indian vehicles for a motorcycle: kickstand/center stand problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V957000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.