Recall 17V682000: 2017–2018 Indian Chief, 2017–2018 Indian Chief Classic, 2017–2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse +8 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 27, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 2,096
- Models
- 11
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Indian Chief
- 2018 Indian Chief
- 2017 Indian Chief Classic
- 2018 Indian Chief Classic
- 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2017 Indian Chieftain
- 2018 Indian Chieftain
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite
- 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited
- 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited
- 2017 Indian Chief Vintage
- 2018 Indian Chief Vintage
- 2017 Indian Springfield
- 2018 Indian Springfield
- 2017 Indian Springfield Dark Horse
- 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V682000
- Manufacturer campaign
- I-17-03
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Owner letters
- Dec 6, 2017
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology