The 2015 Indian Chieftain has 4 recalls, the most serious being a rear brake master cylinder defect and a gear position sensor fault, both of which can cause a crash.
The rear brake master cylinder can lose hydraulic pressure partially or completely, leaving the rear brake with reduced stopping power or none at all, which extends the distance needed to slow down. The gear position switch contacts can oxidize and cause the display to show neutral when the bike is actually in gear, so starting the engine can send the motorcycle lurching forward unexpectedly. On the fire risk side, engine misfires can push unburned fuel through the exhaust system, raising exhaust temperatures to the point where a fire can ignite. There is also an electrical concern involving the vehicle control module connector, which can fail and cut power to the front lighting, including the headlight, leaving the rider without forward illumination at night or in low-visibility conditions.
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
The gear position switch contacts can oxidize, causing the display to incorrectly show neutral when the motorcycle is actually in gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear position switch at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the engine misfires, unburned fuel flows into the exhaust system and raises exhaust temperatures abnormally.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software at no charge to prevent misfires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake master cylinder may fail, causing reduced or complete loss of rear braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
