Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V339000 Reported May 1, 2019

Loss of headlight function

Indian Motorcycle Company · N/A · 6,487 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V339000
Manufacturer Campaign
I-19-02
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,487
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2019

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.

Safety Consequence

The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle control module (vcm) connector and update the vcm software. if the vcm connector is damaged, a new connector and vcm will be installed, free of charge. the recall began april 1, 2020. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-02. this recall is replaced by nhtsa recall number 22v-635.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference recall ID 19V339000 or campaign I-19-02.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V339000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V339000?

NHTSA recall 19V339000 was issued by Indian Motorcycle Company on May 1, 2019. It addresses: Loss of headlight function. The recall affects approximately 6,487 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V339000 or the manufacturer campaign number I-19-02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.