2014 Indian Chieftan problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2016-12-06 · campaign 16V877000 · 23,761 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
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 Adaptive/Mobility 2020-12-18 · I-20-12-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this team tip has been released by indian motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
Equipment 2020-12-10 · ISA-20-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles. when active, the p1530 fault causes the motorcycle to operate in a reduced power (limp) mode.
Equipment 2019-09-27 · I-19-09-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated information has been added to all indian motorcycle service manuals to provide dealers with clear directions when servicing the fuel system. be sure to reference the applicable service manual for the most accurate information.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-09-27 · I-19-09-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this team tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout indian motorcycle 111 c.i. engine production, and introduces a new service crankcase for 2014-2020 models.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2019-03-21 · I-19-03-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this team tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-oem) modifications. it is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclose all existing modifications to indian technical service. us
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:gears 2018-11-30 · I-18-11-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this team tip is designed to inform dealers about updated information regarding gear position switches for all 2014- 2019 indian motorcycle (111 c. i.) models. updated information has been added to the service manual to provide dealers with clear direction on how to properly maintain and service gea
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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