2022 Indian Chief, Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse +more: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V957000 · 4,653 units potentially affected · filed Dec 29, 2022
What's 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."
Why it matters
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V957000
- Manufacturer no.
- I-23-01
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- Units affected
- 4,653
- Report received
- Dec 29, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 17, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.