No complaints are listed for the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber. Zero is not confirmed in this build. See the source and coverage notes below.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2023-04-25. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-29. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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 Control (excerpt)
Consequence: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-11. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
18 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 4 |
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| SUSPENSION | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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10251437
Date: 2024-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a metallic clicking in the front headlight area. The sound is co
10244725
Date: 2023-10-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
10222459
Date: 2022-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.
10209966
Date: 2022-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a metallic clicking in the front headlight area. The sound is coming fro
10209965
Date: 2022-03-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
10208642
Date: 2022-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
10205934
Date: 2021-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
10200992
Date: 2021-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Indian Motorcycle has determined some 2022 Indian Chief motorcycles may have a misaligned fork cover. This may cause cosmetic damage to the fork, fork cover, and fender.
10200987
Date: 2021-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
MY22 Chief Bobber (North America) Dealer Set Up Instructions Update
10199987
Date: 2021-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Update to the international stop sale on affected motorcycle(s).