Indian Motorcycle Company Chieftain, Chief Classic, Chief recall: Unexpected loss of forward lighting
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- An electrical defect may exist on Indian Motorcycle MY 2014 resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting.
- What to do
- Contact a Indian Motorcycle Company dealer to book the free repair. Inspect the VCM connector for damage repair as necessary & reflash the VCM.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
An electrical defect may exist on Indian Motorcycle MY 2014 resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting.
The fix
Inspect the VCM connector for damage repair as necessary & reflash the VCM.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chieftain | 6 Jun 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | 264 |
| Chief Classic | 6 Jun 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | 264 |
| Chief | 6 Jun 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | 264 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 March 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.