Indian recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief 2017–2018
- Indian Chief Classic 2017–2018
- Indian Chief Dark Horse 2017–2018
- Indian Chief Vintage 2017–2018
- Indian Chieftain 2017–2018
- Indian Chieftain Classic 2017–2018
- Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 2017–2018
- Indian Chieftain Elite 2017–2018
- Indian Chieftain Limited 2017–2018
- Indian Springfield 2017–2018
- Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V682000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 27, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,096
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2017 to Aug 16, 2017
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- I-17-03
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
- Indian recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 7, 2023
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Power train Oct 29, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.