3 recalls across 3 model years
The Indian Chieftain Elite has 3 recalls spanning 2017 through 2023, with the most serious affecting 2023 models where a misrouted crankshaft position sensor can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while riding, raising the risk of a crash.
The 2018 model year has an electrical system recall where the motorcycle can start on its own without rider input. If the bike is parked in a garage or other enclosed space when this happens, carbon monoxide can accumulate and create an exposure risk. Going back to 2017-2018 models, certain examples may have been fitted with a European-specification halogen headlight rather than the correct US-market unit. The mismatch changes how the beam projects, reducing the motorcycle's visibility to other road users and the rider's ability to illuminate the road ahead.
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