2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
The 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE, potentially affecting up to 60,527 vehicles.
Recall 16V877000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 23,761 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V446000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 18,383 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Consequence: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
View full details →Recall 16V446000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 18,383 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Consequence: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-18-03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these concerns. Gear Position Fault, Coil Driver Fault, and Battery Drain issues will all be resolved with this reflash. Refer...
I-15-08-01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycles has determined that certain Phone Mount Kits P/N 2880043 may be missing a required hinge spacer P/N 5139174.
I-15-07-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycles has determined the reprogramming (reflash) procedure may be negatively affected if performed with a device connected to the USB connector. It is important to disconnect all devices from the USB connector â prior to performing an ECU, VCM, ABS Controller, Instrument Cluster or Audio System reprogramming (reflash) procedure....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
- 2014 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE (current)
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE — 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