The 2018 Indian Chief Vintage has 3 recalls, the most serious being an electrical fault that can allow the motorcycle to start on its own, filling an enclosed space with carbon monoxide.
Two of the remaining recalls involve lighting. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module can fail and cut power to the front lights, including the headlight, leaving the rider with no forward lighting while riding. Some motorcycles may have been fitted with a European-market halogen headlight assembly instead of the correct US-market unit, which produces a different light output pattern and can reduce how well the bike is seen or how well the rider sees the road ahead at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connection to the Vehicle Control Module may fail, causing the front lights and headlight to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and Vehicle Control Module as needed, and update the software.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion can develop inside the right combination switch, allowing the motorcycle to start unintentionally when the key fob is nearby and safety conditions are met.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the right hand combination switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some 2017-2018 Chief and Chieftain models may have a European-market halogen headlight assembly instead of a US-market one, which does not meet U.S. lighting safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
