CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Indian Chief Vintage has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2018 Indian Chief Vintage recalls
Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility
The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module may fail, which can cause a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Motorcycle May Start Unintentionally, Risking Carbon Monoxide
Corrosion can develop inside the right-hand combination switch on certain 2018 Indian motorcycles.
Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility
Some 2017 and 2018 Indian motorcycles may have a European-market halogen headlight installed instead of the US-market version.
Most common 2018 Indian Chief Vintage problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
REPONDING TO URGENT SAFETY RECALL FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. I'VE RECEIVED THE NOTICE THIS ISSUE BEING THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS OVER 40 MILES DISTANCE AND I HAVE NO METHOD TO GET IT THERE OTHER THAN RIDING IT. POLARIS WILL PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE, NOW I"M STUCK WITH A MOTORCYCLE I SHOULDN'T RIDE AND NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED WITHOUT INCURRING ADDITIONAL COST MYSELF. MEANING I WILL HAVE TO TAKE TWO DAYS OFF, RENT A TRAILER AND DRIVE APPROX 160 MILES TO DROP OFF AND PICK IT UP.
2018 Indian Chief Vintage questions
Does the 2018 Indian Chief Vintage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Indian Chief Vintage: Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility; Motorcycle May Start Unintentionally, Risking Carbon Monoxide; Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Indian Chief Vintage?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Indian Chief Vintage has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.