2002 Indian Chief problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-02-14 · IND-02-14-2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. the version has been translated into french.
Equipment 2021-03-15 · IDH-HOLD · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
effective immediately: stop sale on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2009-07-22 · TSB-040902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. model and model years not listed. *pe
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2009-07-22 · TSB-040903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle is carrying. to adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an appropriate spanner wrench. no model or model years listed. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-07-01 · SB-040901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. no model or model years listed. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-02-03 · IMCTB008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
head stud/bolt cleaning, torque values and tightening sequence. *jb
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2003-09-12 · Electrical System:starter Assembly · 600 mi“consumer is not able to start motorcycle. took vehice to dealer and they replaced the starter. please describe furhter. *ph…”
2003-08-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys“while driving a noise was heard. motorcycle was taken to the dealer who replaced the misaligned drive pulleys and belts. *ak…”
2003-07-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified.*ak…”
2002-05-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder“master cylinder is leaking fluid, causing vehicle to wobble. dealer notified.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.