CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- 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."
- Risk
- A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2022 Indian Chief-family motorcycles may have a kickstand that does not properly retract when it touches the ground while the bike is being ridden with the kickstand still extended. The motorcycles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 123, which covers motorcycle controls and displays.
A kickstand that does not retract can increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected model, check that your kickstand fully retracts and do not ride with it extended.
Dealers will replace the kickstand free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. You can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and use your VIN to check for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Chief | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief Bobber | 2022 |
| Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 2022 |
| Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2022 |
| Indian Super Chief | 2022 |
| Indian Super Chief Limited | 2022 |