2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls and problems

The 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Indian dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls

Recall 19V-882: Electrical System

Reported Dec 11, 2019 · 5,474 vehicles affected · Indian Motorcycle Company

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.

2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Engine1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,695 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 7,695 miles · reported Mar 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and shifting into the next gear, the gear shift lever was not showing which gear the vehicle was driving in. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was occurring at various speeds and caused the vehicle to stall while slowing for traffic. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator indicated that the vehicle was in second gear and the vehicle was in third gear and the engine became bogged down and the vehicle stalled in traffic. The contact was able to restart the…
Electrical System · reported Mar 1, 2024
Gear shifter had a recall that was fixed however I just purchased this bike and is having the same issues again. The display indicates the wrong gear.
Engine · reported Jan 14, 2022
NHTSA, My 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse had stage 2 Cams installed and tune on November 24, 2021, by an approved Indian dealership of Peoria. Since then my motorcycle has been shutting off while driving on city streets when downshifting while slowing down or upshifting when taking off from a stop position. I have brought it to the attention of the dealer but found no issue and no trouble codes found from the motorcycle. The only correction was a reflash for the ECM. Spoke to the national Indian Motorcycle customer service about my issue and was told that there will have another update ECM…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse: 19V-882 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,695 miles.

Are Indian recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Indian dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.