I-19-02 – Loss of Headlight Function – 2014 Indian Chief & Chieftain

May 1, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V339000

Loss of Headlight Function

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

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V339

Manufacturer IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Company

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,487

 

Summary

IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Company (IndianeBay logo) 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.

 

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be informed of the safety risk beginning in June 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact IndianeBay logo customer service at 1-877-204-3697. IndianeBay logo’s number for this recall is I-19-02.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check for Indian Motorcycle Recalls

 


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle
Recall Campaign: 19V339
Subject: 2014 IndianeBay logo Motorcycle (111 c.i.)
Forward Lighting
PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

 

VIN  I-19-02

 

FIRST NAME    LAST NAME
ADDRESS
CITY, ST ZIP

 

Dear IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. IndianeBay logo Motorcycle has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 2014 IndianeBay logo Motorcycles (111 c.i.). Our records indicate you have purchased a potentially affected vehicle.

 

The reason for this recall:

IndianeBay logo Motorcycle has identified a potential concern with the forward lighting circuit on 2014 IndianeBay logo Motorcycles (111 c.i.). In some cases, riders have experienced an unexpected loss of forward lighting while riding (headlight / fog lights). Loss of forward lighting can reduce visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

 

What IndianeBay logo Motorcycle and your dealer will do:

IndianeBay logo Motorcycle is currently evaluating a remedy to this concern which is targeted to be available in the Fall of 2019.

Once the final repair plan is available at dealers, IndianeBay logo Motorcycle will send another letter with additional instructions.

Once available, the remedy will be performed free of charge.

If you have any concerns with the forward lighting on your vehicle prior to the solution becoming available, please contact your authorized dealer for additional information.

 

What you should do:

Power up the motorcycle and confirm that the forward lighting is functioning properly. If the forward lighting fails to perform as intended or if you have any concerns with the forward lighting, contact your authorized IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer and schedule an appointment to have your motorcycle inspected. If the forward lighting fails to perform as intended, or you do not feel safe riding your motorcycle, work with your IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer to arrange transportation. Do not attempt any repairs yourself. Repairs must be done by an authorized IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer.

 

If you have questions or if you need more information:

While your IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer is in the best position to answer your questions, if you have any questions that your dealer cannot address, or if you need assistance finding an IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer, please visit our website at https://www.indianmotorcycle.com or contact our IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Customer Connections Department by calling 1-877204-3697.

If you believe that the dealer or IndianeBay logo Motorcycle has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

This notice was mailed to you according to our most current registration information. If you no longer own your IndianeBay logo Motorcycle, please contact your local IndianeBay logo Motorcycle dealer to have the ownership information changed. The IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Consumer Service Department cannot change ownership information without identification. Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days.

 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you. Your safety and continued satisfaction with your IndianeBay logo Motorcycle is our primary concern. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

 

Sincerely,

IndianeBay logo Motorcycle Company

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
INDIANeBay logoCHIEF CLASSIC2014
INDIANeBay logoCHIEFTAIN2014

 


5 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V339-8085.PDF 213.393KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V339-5945.pdf 244.787KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-19V339-3352.pdf 604.305KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V339-5437.pdf 12910.481KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V339-8948.pdf 11252.357KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V339&docType=RCL

 


 

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