Indian Chieftain (2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V638000 · Aug 29, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company
3,594
vehicles affected
3,594
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V638000
- Date
- Aug 29, 2019
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 3,594
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V638000?
1 model: Indian Chieftain (2019), about 3,594 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V638000?
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software to correct the rear tail light's intensity, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-04.
What can happen?
Due to increased brightness, other drivers may have difficulties discerning the brake light from the tail light, and thus may be unaware that the motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a 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.