The 2019 Indian Chieftain has 3 recalls, the most serious being two electrical issues: a faulty circuit breaker that can cut engine power without warning, and a gear position sensor that can falsely show neutral while the bike is actually in gear.
The circuit breaker failure causes an unexpected stall, which can leave a rider without power mid-ride. The gear position issue is a separate but equally serious concern: corroded switch contacts can fool the display into showing neutral, so if a rider starts the motorcycle assuming it is in neutral, the bike can lurch forward unexpectedly. There is also a lighting concern specific to this model year: the tail lights on certain Chieftains can exceed the maximum permitted brightness, making it harder for drivers behind the motorcycle to tell the difference between the running light and the brake light, which can reduce their reaction time when the rider slows 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.
