2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
The 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE 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 ELITE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE, 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 ELITE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-18-11-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Team Tip is designed to inform dealers about updated information regarding gear position switches for all 2014- 2019 Indian Motorcycle (111 c. i.) models. Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with clear direction on how to properly maintain and service gear position switches....
I-16-10-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 CHIEFTAIN ELITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE (current)
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE — 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