2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,695 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2019 Indian Chieftain Darkhorse. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and shifting into the next gear, the gear shift lever was not showing which gear the vehicle w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2024 · Power train
“Gear shifter had a recall that was fixed however I just purchased this bike and is having the same issues again. The display indicates the wrong gear.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2024 · Electrical system
Compare Indian Chieftain Dark Horse model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Chieftain Dark Horse model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
How do I know if my 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Indian dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V882000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Indian models
- Chief70 complaints
- Scout40 complaints
- Roadmaster21 complaints
- Chieftain15 complaints
- Chief Vintage13 complaints
- Spirit12 complaints
- Scout Bobber10 complaints
- Challenger Dark Horse9 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.