Recall 17V682000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEF |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEF DARK HORSE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN ELITE |
| 2017 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN LIMITED |
| 2017 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2017 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEF |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEF DARK HORSE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN ELITE |
| 2018 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN LIMITED |
| 2018 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| 2018 | INDIAN | SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.