On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
1999-2001 · 3 model years
Indian Chief Centennial Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Indian Chief Centennial across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Chief Centennial complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Chief Centennial problems
Indian Chief Centennial recalls 1
Latest Chief Centennial complaints
Loss of control of motorcycle at approx 55 mph on straight road when front tire/suspension began severe wobble. Rider thrown from motorcycle and sustained serious injury. Motorcycle a total loss.*Ak
Questions about the Indian Chief Centennial
Which Indian Chief Centennial years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Indian Chief Centennial problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Indian Chief Centennial have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Indian Chief Centennial model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data