Indian Chief Classic, Chieftain (2014): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V339000 · May 1, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company
6,487
vehicles affected
6,487
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V339000
- Date
- May 1, 2019
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 6,487
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
What can happen
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Chief Classic | 2014 |
| Indian | Chieftain | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V339000?
2 models: Indian Chief Classic (2014), Indian Chieftain (2014), about 6,487 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V339000?
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's.
What can happen?
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.