2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
The 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 25,857 vehicles.
Recall 17V682000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 2,096 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 16V877000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 23,761 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC
- 2012 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2013 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2014 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC (current)
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC — 0 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints