Defect Description For Recall
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Chieftain Motorcycles. The Tail Lights May Be Too Bright, Exceeding The MaximUM Light Output Allowed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
INDIAN
Model Of Vehicle
CHIEFTAIN
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V638000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
Due To Increased Brightness, Other Drivers May Have Difficulties Discerning The Brake Light From The Tail Light, And Thus May Be Unaware That The Motorcycle Is Braking, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Indian Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Engine Control Module Software To Correct The Rear Tail Light’S Intensity, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 18, 2019. Owners May Contact Indian Customer Service At 1-877-204-3697. Indian’S Number For This Recall Is I-19-04.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20171116
End Of Manufacture
20190726
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3147
Date Owners Notified
20190918
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Date Report Received
20190829
Make Campaign Number
I-19-04
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108