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Motorcycle Recall - Indian Recall

By Walter F. Kern

NHTSA Campaign ID:  19V339000
Component:  Exterior Lighting
Manufacturer:  Indian Motorcycle Company
Recall Date: 05/01/2019
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,487
Defect Summary:
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
Consequence Summary:
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Summary:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be informed of the safety risk beginning in June 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02.

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