2015 Indian Chief recalls and problems

The 2015 Indian Chief has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 Chief model years — 7th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Oct 29, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V776000 · 52,745 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2015 vs. other Indian Chief years

2000: 40 complaints2000402001: 10 complaints20012002: 4 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032015: 1 complaints20152017: 2 complaints20172022: 2 complaints20222

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Indian Chief have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Indian Chief, the latest from Oct 29, 2019 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Indian Chief?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.