While operating the motorcycle, it will randomly go into limp mode no matter what speed you're at the motorcycle will rapidly decelerate extremely quickly and without warning. No brake light to illuminate when this happens. I have contacted INDIAN motorcycles as well as dealerships with absolutely no help whatsoever. This is extremely dangerous and can get me killed!!!!!
Acceleration & cruise control
Indian Chieftain Acceleration problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Indian Chieftain's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Latest Chieftain acceleration complaints
The gear position indicator has been replaced multiple times, including the recall "fix" intended to remediate the incorrect readings. The continuing issue is that the indicator often senses neutral when the transmission is actually in 6th gear (the other gears are often incorrect but cause less of a safety issue) - the result is that cruise control cannot be used in 6th gear without substantial risk, as the computer will automatically deactivate the cruise control when the indicator bounces from 6th gear to neutral. When this happens, the bike quickly decelerates and can lurch, causing an extremely hazardous situation - this is especially concerning at highway speeds and/or in heavy traffic.
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