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 an improperly routed crankshaft position sensor can cause the engine to stall without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
The 2018 model year has an electrical system issue where the motorcycle can start on its own without rider input; if the bike is parked in an enclosed space when this happens, carbon monoxide can accumulate and pose a health risk. On 2017-2018 models, some units were built with a European-market headlight assembly instead of the correct US-market unit, which produces a different light output pattern and reduces the motorcycle's visibility to other road users at night.
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