2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
The 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 62,815 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 →Recall 18V228000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 3,341 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the...
Consequence: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.
View full details →Recall 17V682000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 2,096 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
Consequence: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC.
Safety Rating for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-18-05 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Indian Motorcycle has identified that some 2018 111 ci motorcycles have been manufactured with a clutch lever that does not meet quality standards. Affected clutch levers may cause an interference between the clutch cable and lever while cycling, potentially causing fatigue at the lever side of the cable.
I-18-05 — POWER TRAIN
Indian Motorcycle has identified that some 2018 111 ci motorcycles have been manufactured with a clutch lever that does not meet quality standards. Affected clutch levers may cause an interference between the clutch cable and lever while cycling, potentially causing fatigue at the lever side of the cable.
DW 3.9 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Digital Wrench version 3.9 is now available for download. Updating to version 3.9 is required to update the base Digital Wrench software version from 3.8 to 3.9 to allow for future MY18 vehicle support.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC (current)
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — 1 complaint
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