The 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 3 recalls, the most serious being a Vehicle Control Module electrical connection that can fail and cut power to the front lights, including the headlight, leaving the rider without forward lighting.
A separate electrical system defect can allow the motorcycle to start on its own without the rider present. If this happens while the bike is parked in a garage or other enclosed space, carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels. There is also a headlight concern: certain motorcycles may have been fitted with a European-market halogen headlight assembly rather than the correct US-market unit. The light pattern and output from the wrong headlight can reduce how well the bike is seen by other drivers or illuminate the road ahead, raising the risk of a crash.
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.
