2017 Indian Chieftain Limited problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited.
Recalls
Exterior Lighting #17V682000 · 2017 · 2,096 units
Problem: 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 standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 i-17-03.
Exterior Lighting #22V635000 · 2022 · 28,689 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-02. this recall replaces nhtsa recall number 19v-339.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.