2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
The 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN, potentially affecting up to 23,761 vehicles.
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 CHIEFTAN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The gear position sensor was replaced under recall. 8 months later, it started flashing neutral in 6th gear, dropping it out of cruise control. In addition, it delays reading neutral when parking and gives seldom starting issues where the bike reads 2nd gear when starting it.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAN
- 2014 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN (current)
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 3 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