Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls and problems
6 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chieftain Dark Horse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Chieftain Dark Horse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Indian Chieftain Dark Horse problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
All Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-550 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 | Suspension | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. |
| 23V-829 | Dec 7, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse… |
| 22V-635 | Aug 19, 2022 | 2016–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and… |
| 19V-882 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. |
| 18V-228 | Apr 10, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
| 17V-682 | Oct 27, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has the most reports (3). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Indian Chieftain Dark Horse model years 2016–2019, 2023–2024.
What are the most common Indian Chieftain Dark Horse problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems most often.