2014 Indian Chief Classic Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2014 Indian Chief Classic problems

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Exterior lightingReported May 1, 2019 · 6,487 vehicles affected

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.
Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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. This recall is replaced by the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑635.

Recall number 19V339000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasolineReported December 6, 2016 · 23,761 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.

Recall number 16V877000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported June 17, 2016 · 18,383 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.

Recall number 16V446000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2014 Indian Chief Classic reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2014 Indian Chief Classic.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Indian Chief Classic?

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How many recalls does the 2014 Indian Chief Classic have?

3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.

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