Recall 17V682000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Defect in 2017-2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,096 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V682000 |
| Manufacturer | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,096 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN, 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE, 2017 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD, 2017 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE, 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, 2017 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, 2017 INDIAN CHIEF, 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED, 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC, 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE, 2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE, 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD, 2018 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, 2018 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE, 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN, 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC, 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, 2018 INDIAN CHIEF, 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE, 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE, 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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