2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
2
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
The 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 2,096 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-18-11-01 R03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software and map updates for the Ride Command display. Dealers should encourage Indian Motorcycle riders using Ride Command to bring their bikes in to receive the software update. At this time, dealers should also verify the map version and update as necessary. The software update...
I-17-02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Chieftain and Roadmaster models, produced between 6/21/2017 and 7/27/2017, may experience functional issues with the Ride Command navigation system and compass feature. When using navigation on affected bikes, the heading will always show the vehicle traveling North, causing turn-by-turn to continuously reroute. Additionally, the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC (current)
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC — 1 complaint
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