How many recalls does the 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have?

The 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23V829000 2023-12-07 1,215 affected

Defect

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft…

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.