2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
The 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 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 SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN, potentially affecting up to 2,988 vehicles.
Recall 24V550000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,773 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Consequence: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
View full details →Recall 23V829000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
| 1,215 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN.
Safety Rating for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-03.11.2025-2 — POWER TRAIN
This Indian Motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 3 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 0 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 0 complaints
- 2023 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 0 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN (current)
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 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
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints