CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Chieftain motorcycles have tail lights that are brighter than federal limits allow. Because the tail light is so intense, other drivers may find it hard to tell the brake light apart from the tail light, and may not notice when you are slowing down. That raises the risk of a rear-end crash.
Indian will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will update the engine control module software to correct the tail light's brightness. The repair is free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. You can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697, using Indian recall number I-19-04. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Chieftain | 2019 |
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