The worst 2022 Indian Chief Bobber problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.
Recall number 23V293000 · Recall details
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
Recall number 22V957000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
Recall number 22V837000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the...
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't...
- Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled...
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle...
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to...
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and...
- Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
- Structure
- MY22 Chief Bobber (North America) Dealer Set Up Instructions Update
- Update to the international stop sale on affected motorcycle(s).
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Is the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, structure and fuel system, gasoline.
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