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Indian Classic recalls

24 official recall campaigns for the Indian Classic, published by vehicle safety authorities in New Zealand and United States, covering model years 2009–2025. The most recent was issued in 2025 (2 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.

• 24 campaigns
• 13 rated high risk
• Latest: 2025
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand
• 🇺🇸 United States

Common Indian Classic recall issues

The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.

• Lights 6
• Electrical & software 3
• Engine 2
• Fuel system 2

Indian Classic recalls by year

• 2025 · 2
• 2022 · 1
• 2021 · 1
• 2020 · 2
• 2019 · 2
• 2018 · 1
• 2017 · 4
• 2016 · 6
• 2015 · 2
• 2013 · 1
• 2011 · 2

Indian Classic recalls in 2025 (2)

• Indian 101 Scout, Scout Bobber — safety recall (Japan) 2025-07-03 🇯🇵 Japan Model years 2024–2025 リ外-4037
  High risk
• Indian 101 Scout, Scout Bobber — safety recall (Japan) 2025-03-07 🇯🇵 Japan Model years 2024–2025 リ外-3957
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2022 (1)

• Indian CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN, CHIEF VINTAGE — Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software (US) 2022-08-19 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2014–2020 22V635000
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2021 (1)

• Indian CHIEF, CHIEFTAIN, CLASSIC — safety recall (New Zealand) 2021-03-04 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2014–2019 I-20-03
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2020 (2)

• Indian Chieftain, Chief Classic, Chief Vintage — safety recall (Finland) 2020-03-16 🇫🇮 Finland I-19-02-A / Traficom 7934
  Medium
• Indian Chieftain, Chief Classic, Chief Vintage — safety recall (Finland) 2020-03-16 🇫🇮 Finland I-19-02-A/B/C / Traficom 16327
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2019 (2)

• Indian CHIEFTAIN, CLASSIC, ROADMASTER — safety recall (New Zealand) 2019-11-16 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2014–2017 I-16-03- AB
  High risk
• Indian CHIEF CLASSIC, CHIEFTAIN — Exterior Lighting (US) 2019-05-01 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2014 19V339000
  High risk

Indian Classic recalls in 2018 (1)

• Indian SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, CHIEF, CHIEF VINTAGE — Electrical System (US) 2018-04-10 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2018 18V228000
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2017 (4)

• Indian Chief, Chief Classic — Motorcycle recall (EU Safety Gate, GB) 2017-12-08 🇬🇧 UK · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2017 A12/1732/17
  High risk
• Indian CHIEF, CHIEFTAIN, CLASSIC — safety recall (New Zealand) 2017-11-06 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2017–2018 I-17-03-A/B/C
  Medium
• Indian CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN, CHIEF VINTAGE — Exterior Lighting: Headlights (US) 2017-10-27 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2017–2018 17V682000
  Medium
• Indian Chief Vintage, Chief Classic — safety recall (Japan) 2017-04-07 🇯🇵 Japan Model years 2013–2016 リ外-2468
  High risk

Indian Classic recalls in 2016 (6)

• Indian Chieftain, Classic, Dark Horse — safety recall (New Zealand) 2016-12-20 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2014–2017 I-16-03-AA
  High risk
• Indian CHIEF CLASSIC, ROADMASTER, SPRINGFIELD — Fuel System, Gasoline (US) 2016-12-06 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2014–2017 16V877000
  High risk
• Indian Chieftain, Classic, Dark Horse — safety recall (New Zealand) 2016-08-03 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2015–2016 I-15-04
  High risk
• Indian Chieftain, Classic, Dark Horse — safety recall (New Zealand) 2016-08-02 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2014–2016 I-16-02-A
  High risk
• Indian CHIEF CLASSIC, CHIEFTAIN, ROADMASTER — Electrical System: Ignition (US) 2016-06-17 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2014–2016 16V446000
  High risk
• Indian Chief Vintage, Chief Classic — safety recall (Japan) 2016-03-25 🇯🇵 Japan Model years 2015 リ外-2315
  High risk

Indian Classic recalls in 2015 (2)

• Indian CHIEFTAIN, CHIEF VINTAGE, CHIEF CLASSIC, DARK HOUSE, ROADMASTER — safety recall (Germany) 2015-12-30 🇩🇪 Germany I-15-04
  High risk
• Indian CHIEFTAIN, CHIEF CLASSIC, CHIEF VINTAGE — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder (US) 2015-11-02 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2015–2016 15V721000
  High risk

Indian Classic recalls in 2013 (1)

• Indian DARK HORSE, CHIEF STANDARD, BOMBER — Wheels: Rim (US) 2013-08-30 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2009–2013 13V391000
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls in 2011 (2)

• Indian CHIEF DELUXE, ROADMASTER, DARK HORSE — Structure: Motorcycle: Kickstand/Center Stand (US) 2011-06-27 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2009–2011 11V344000
  Medium
• Indian BLACKHAWK DARK, VINTAGE, ROADMASTER — Exterior Lighting: Headlights: Switch (US) 2011-06-27 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2009–2011 11V343000
  Medium

Indian Classic recalls by country

How to check if your Indian Classic has a recall

A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Indian Classic on the road. To see whether yours is affected:

1. Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), NZTA (New Zealand), MLIT (Japan), Traficom (Finland), DVSA (UK), KBA (Germany).
2. Ask an authorised Indian dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
3. Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.

Other Indian models with recalls

• Roadmaster recalls 25
• Chieftain recalls 24
• Springfield recalls 18
• Chief recalls 16
• Scout recalls 15
• Chief Classic recalls 13
• Vintage recalls 13
• Chief Vintage recalls 12
• Chief Dark Horse recalls 11
• Challenger recalls 9
• Dark Horse recalls 8
• Springfield Dark Horse recalls 8
• Chieftain Dark Horse recalls 7
• FTR1200 recalls 7
• Chieftain Limited recalls 6
• FTR recalls 6
• Scout Bobber recalls 5
• Scout Sixty recalls 5