CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.
- 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 motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. Without it, the motorcycle is less visible to other drivers, which can raise the risk of a crash. The motorcycles also do not meet the federal lighting and reflective equipment standard, FMVSS 108.
According to the recall notice, all affected vehicles have already been remedied. If you own one of these motorcycles and want to confirm the fix or ask questions, you can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-23-05. You can also check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls.
If you have any doubt about whether your motorcycle has the belt guard reflector, have an authorized Indian dealer inspect it. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Chief Bobber | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 2022 |
| Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2022 |