Indian Chief Vintage recall 26V397000 - Labels
NHTSA · June 19, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V397000 (Indian), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 392.
- Component: Labels.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Source ID
- 26V397000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 33 recall campaigns from Indian Motorcycle Company since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 392 vehicles, it is larger than 46% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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."
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Chief Vintage | 2026 |
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