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Indian Chief Lighting problems by year

6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Indian Chief's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19992000

Lighting recalls

Latest Chief lighting complaints

2000 Indian ChiefLightsCrash2 injuries

When the brakes are applied, the turn signals flash three times. While they are flashing, the turn signals can not be turned on which caused me to be struck in the side while making a left turn. *Jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10016418
2000 Indian ChiefLights

Consumer states that while driving at highway speed the headlights suddenly died. Took to dealer and they changed the bulb. Dealer stated there is a shortage in the electrical system. Three weeks later lights shorted out again. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 8021163
2000 Indian ChiefLights

Consumer states while driving down the highway vehicle headlights suddenly died. Took to dealer and dealer stated there was a shortage. Mr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 8021155
2000 Indian ChiefLights

Dealer is reluctant to address this issue. The only fix tried was silicone round the the chrome facia. Unable to use vehicle at night as headlight may go out within a 100 miles of being replaced.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 751454
1999 Indian ChiefSteeringSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

At 4,000 miles front brakes would fade intermittently when applied. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *Ak problems with the master cylinder cause brake lights to flash, front brakes have locked up the front wheel on two occasions, rear brakes have failed completely three occasions, front rotor warped, rear master cylinder has been replaced, front master cylinder replaced, rear brake pads replaced. Tapping noise in engine, drive belt noisy, oil leak, engine...

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backfires. Rear turn signal lens collects moisture. Handle bar master bad. Blown clutch due to assembled wrong in factory. Fuel tanks replaced due to cracks around mounting brackets caused fuel to leak on the hot engine. Shocks squeak. Ignition switch replaced. *Slc

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 890209
1999 Indian ChiefBrakesEngine & coolingLights

Oil leakages; vehicle been in dealer's shop on seven occasions, and problem still occurring. *Ak consumer had front and rear brakes service, front master cylinder rebuilt on several occasions, front rocker cover leking, head lights and driving lights have been adjusted, oil leaking at push rods.*Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lightingNHTSA 889553

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

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