2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
The 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE, potentially affecting up to 57,378 vehicles.
Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-11.25.2025 — SUSPENSION
This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to adjust the rear shocks on Indian Vintage and Chief motorcycles.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 6 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE (current)
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints