NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2019 Indian Chieftan, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INDIAN CHIEFTAN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 100.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 100.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 100.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 1 | 100.0% | 0.96 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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21 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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
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.
Date: 2021-03-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullA?A A Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM), and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TP
Date: 2021-03-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
Date: 2021-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullA?A A Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger models sold in Japan show compliance concerns due to operating range frequency of key fob, Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM), and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TP
Date: 2020-12-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
Date: 2020-11-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. In some instances, the throttle twist grip and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) position signals do not align with the predicted position within the ECM and set a P1530 fault (throttle plausibili
Date: 2019-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This Team Tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout Indian Motorcycle 111 C.I. engine production, and introduces a new service crankcase for 2014-2020 models.
Date: 2019-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Updated information has been added to all Indian Motorcycle Service Manuals to provide dealers with clear directions when servicing the fuel system. Be sure to reference the applicable Service Manual for the most accurate information.
Date: 2019-03-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclose all existing modifications to Indian Technical Service. Us
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| CHIEFTAN | 1 |
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