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2015 Indian Chief Vintage

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Structure is the leading concern among 4 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 4 Chief Vintage model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 4

Of the 2015 reports, 1 involved a crash.

Primary concernStructure2 reports · 50% of complaints
Owner complaints4Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Structure2
  2. Steering1
  3. Suspension1
  4. Other or unspecified1
  5. Wheels1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Exterior lighting, lighting control module, softwareAug 19, 2022

    Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

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

    Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.

    Campaign 22V635000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderNov 2, 2015

    Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

    A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.

    Campaign 15V721000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: suspension

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Mar 13, 2016, crash

    WHEN IN A ACCIDENT THE FRONT OF THE FRAME BREAKS OUT. THIS CAUSES THE FRONT END TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. LEAVING THE RIDER WITH NO CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE. AND EXPOSURE TO BODY INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH. IN THE LAST MONTH I HAVE LOCATED 6 BIKES THAT HAVE HAD THE ABOVE PROBLEM. I HAVE THE VIN # OF 4 OF THEN. INDIAN HAS CHANGED THE PART NUMBER ON THE FRAME SECTION, SO THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DEATH OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER, THEY HAVE NOT MADE A RECALL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED AND ASKED ABOUT THE CHANGE TO THE PART. THEY CLAIMED THE NEW PART WAS STRONGER. AND GAVE ME A CASE # AND SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. 2 WEEKS LATER . THEY DID NOT.