2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
The 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, 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...
View full details →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...
View full details →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 DARK HORSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ISA-19-03 R01 — EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined the gear position switch used on 2014-2019 (111 c.i.) motorcycles may provide an inaccurate signal, which can lead to an incorrect gear being displayed. Oxidation on the contacts of the gear position switch may cause a change in resistance values resulting in the rider display indicating...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE (current)
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 3 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 6 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 1 complaint
- 2022 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
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- 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