2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
The 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER, potentially affecting up to 20,285 vehicles.
Recall 23V293000 — EQUIPMENT
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V293000 — VISIBILITY
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V957000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 4,653 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V837000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 7,812 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
View full details →Recall 22V837000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 7,812 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER.
Safety Rating for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01IND2021-08-03 — STRUCTURE
MY22 Chief Bobber (North America) Dealer Set Up Instructions Update
I-21-03-01 Email — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has identified some erroneous faults that may appear on 2022 Indian Chief models during specific events, such as cold starts with low battery voltage.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER
- 2022 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER (current)
- 2023 INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER — 0 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints