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2015 INDIAN CHIEF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

The 2015 INDIAN CHIEF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF, potentially affecting up to 105,490 vehicles.

Recall 19V776000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 52,745 vehicles affected

Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

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Recall 19V776000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

| 52,745 vehicles affected

Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

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Owner Complaints for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11441637 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
-Consistent problems with display -Headlight continually on and not adjustable -Computer module burns out very easily and lights/horn directly into the unit which makes it go out so easily

Safety Rating for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

I-15-08-02 — STRUCTURE

This Team Tip has been released to clearly define Indian Motorcycle€™s expectations when filing a warranty claim related to shipping and / or concealed crate damage. In the event that damage occurs during the shipping process, or that damage is concealed under the shipping bag, it is critical to adhere...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEF

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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