The 2019 Indian Chieftain has 3 recalls, the most serious being two electrical issues that can cause the motorcycle to move unexpectedly at startup or stall without warning while riding, both raising the risk of a crash.
A corroded gear position switch can falsely show neutral on the display when the bike is actually in gear, so starting the engine can cause the motorcycle to lurch forward. A separate circuit breaker can trip without warning, cutting power and stalling the engine mid-ride. There is also a lighting concern: the tail lights on certain bikes exceed the maximum allowed brightness, making it harder for drivers behind to distinguish the running light from the brake light and recognize that the motorcycle is slowing down.
At a glance
What can fail
The 10A circuit breaker may trip unexpectedly, cutting electrical power and stalling the engine while riding.
What the fix does
Indian will provide a replacement 10A circuit breaker. Dealers will install it free of charge, or owners can install it themselves.
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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
The tail lights emit more light than federal safety standards allow, failing to meet brightness limits for motorcycle rear lamps.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software to reduce the tail light intensity at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
