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Model year

2022 Indian Chief Bobber

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (3)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (18)
Recall campaigns covering this model year312k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-293Apr 25, 2023These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflectorEquipment4Not stated
22V-957Dec 29, 2022Kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while ridingStructure4,653Part replacement
22V-837Nov 11, 2022Fuel pump may fail while ridingFuel system7,812Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 Indian Chief Bobber

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • ISA-24-01 Feb 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a metallic clicking i…
    • 2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
    • I-22-09-01 Sep 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with h…
    • ISA-21-01 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a metallic clicking in the fro…
    • I-22-03-02 Mar 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that r…
    • IND-02-14-2022 Feb 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
    • 01IND2021-12-07 Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
    • I-21-02 Aug 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle has determined some 2022 Indian Chief motorcycles may have a misaligned fork cover. This may cause cosmetic damage to the fork, fork cover, and fender.
    • 01IND2021-08-03 Aug 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MY22 Chief Bobber (North America) Dealer Set Up Instructions Update
    • IDH-21-02 R02 Jul 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Update to the international stop sale on affected motorcycle(s).
    • 03IND2021-05-26 May 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      We have received some questions about the cast finish on current production engines.
    • IDH-21-03 May 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle has identified an improper harness routing on some 2022 Chief motorcycles. Harness routing inspection and repair instructions have been added to this communication.
    • IDH-21-02 Apr 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      International stop sale on affected motorcycle(s).
    • I-21-03-01 Email Mar 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle has identified some erroneous faults that may appear on 2022 Indian Chief models during specific events, such as cold starts with low battery voltage.
    • ISA-21-01 Email Mar 16, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions.
    • I-21-03-01 Mar 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle has identified some erroneous faults that may appear on 2022 Indian Chief models during specific events, such as cold starts with low battery voltage.
    • IDH-HOLD Mar 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
    • ISA-21-01 Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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