NHTSA recall,
Indian Motorcycle Company 2026 Chief Vintage Motorcycles
The 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles have an incorrect rear rim width on the VIN label, which could lead to loss of control and a crash.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars." Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 392 vehicles, distributed nationwide. The company reported the issue to NHTSA on June 19, 2026, and owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026.
IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 26, 2026.
- IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026. You may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026. Owners may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Is your Indian affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Indian
- Chief Vintage (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Component
- Vehicle equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26V397000
- Vehicles affected
- 392
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- I-26-01
- Manufacturer phone
- 877-204-3697
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
