CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Indian Chief has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
1999 Indian Chief recalls
Most common 1999 Indian Chief problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER STATES HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE 2 RECALLS ON BIKE REPAIRED SINCE 05/02. RECALL IDS: 02V144000 AND 02V124000. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS REPEATEDLY ADVISED WAITING ON PARTS. CONSUMER FINALLY SPOKE WITH OWNER WHO BLAMED DELAY ON CERTAIN EMPLOYEES NO LONGER WORKING FOR DEALERSHIP. OWNER ADVISED WOULD ORDER PARTS AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING NOW FOR 3.5 WEEKS. TS
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER, DEALER IS CHARGING FOR RECALL. MR
SHOCKS TEAR OUT OF FRAME WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, REAR SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT WANTS TO PULL IT FURTHER THAN THE SHOCK WILL ALLOW IT. *AK *SLC
REAR SHOCK BOLTS ARE SHEARING OFF THE TOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED SHOCKS ON EIGHT OCCASIONS. PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING SEVERE SHAKING IN FRONT WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH OR MORE, AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACE ON TWO OCCASIONS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK THE FRONT MASTERCYLINDER FAILED. REAR PADS NEEDED REPLACING. REPLACE HEAD LIGHT BULB. *YH
1999 Indian Chief questions
Does the 1999 Indian Chief have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Indian Chief: Visibility:Windshield; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Indian Chief?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Suspension (5), Steering (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Indian Chief 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.