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2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

The 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE, potentially affecting up to 59,474 vehicles.

Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

| 28,689 vehicles affected

Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...

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Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 28,689 vehicles affected

Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebody
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11072100 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 287 miles
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS BIKE NEW FROM LYNWOOD MOTOPLEX HERE IN THE STATE OF WA. IT NOW HAS ONLY 287 MILES ON IT AND THE SIDESTAND SPRING, PART NO. 7043056 BROKE IN HALF. IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS RIDING AND TURNING LEFT THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH BY JACKNIFING THE MOTORCYCLE. VEHICLE WAS LUCKILY STATIONARY WHEN THIS OCCURED.

Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

I-19-02-A/B/C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled Indian Motorcycles, resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting. This defect may also cause heat damage to the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) and Pin 11 of the center VCM connector. Indian Motorcycle has released...

I-18-03 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Indian Motorcycle has identified three separate calibration concerns currently affecting 2017 and 2018 full-size Indian Motorcycles. The Indian Motorcycle engineering team has released updated ECM and cluster calibrations to correct these concerns. Gear Position Fault, Coil Driver Fault, and Battery Drain issues will all be resolved with this reflash. Refer...

I-16-10-01 — EQUIPMENT

The Purpose of this Team Tip is to call attention to the importance of proper Ride Command set-up prior to retail, and to answer a few questions about basic troubleshooting and system operation. It is important to understand how Ride Command operates and what to expect during normal operation. When...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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