AI DamageIndian Chieftan Dark Horse: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Indian Chieftan Dark Horse across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 26 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and…
- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullâSize (111 c.i
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullâSize (111 c.i
- Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i
- This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance…
- At Polaris, we are committed to the safety of our customers and riders
- Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW)…
- There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the…
- PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery…
- This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to…
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.