On certain motorcycles, the handle bar riser top clamp could allow excessive movement of the handle bars.
Steering
Indian Chief Steering problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Indian Chief's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Steering recalls
Latest Chief steering complaints
Consumer was unable to get the recall performed regarding the wheel and handle bar.*Jb
The consumer is concern he receive a recall noticed for the handle bar. May 31 2001. The dealership has no parts available. Indian motorcycle 200 east tenth street gilroy ca 95020 #for judy woods 408 846 7228 company 408 846 7228. Mr
Consumer states has not been able to have 2 recalls on bike repaired since 05/02. Recall ids: 02v144000 and 02v124000. Consumer has contacted dealer several times and was repeatedly advised waiting on parts. Consumer finally spoke with owner who blamed delay on certain employees no longer working for dealership. Owner advised would order parts and consumer has been waiting now for 3.5 Weeks. Ts
Parts are not available for recall 02v144000 repairs to be done. Please provide any further information.*Ak
Parts to recall 01v144000 is available , but manufacturer has not sent them to the dealership yet.*Ak
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
Consumer had found handle bar loose. When trying to drive it was impossible due to no control on steering. Then, took vehicle to dealer where they said that problem was with tripple bar that needed to be replaced.*Ak the dealer replaced the triple bar with aluminium bar instead of the one that factory had installed. *Yh
Handle bars will pivot up or down without excessive force being used. All hand controls are out of reach of the rider, and the rider can not steer the motorcycle. If they slip downward, as was my case, the riders legs can be pinned by either thier own arms or the handle bars. This is a defect known to the manufacturer and the dealship I bought the bike from. *Ak
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