2017 Indian Roadmaster problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Indian Roadmaster.
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #16V877000 · 2016 · 23,761 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 recall is i-16-03.
Electrical System #18V055000 · 2018 · 7,392 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 roadmaster motorcycles. water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2018. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-18-01.
Electrical System, Power Train #19V776000 · 2019 · 52,745 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 chief, chieftain, roadmaster, and springfield motorcycles. the gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 16, 2020. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-03.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 9 NHTSA owner complaints, median 10,000 miles. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Indian Roadmaster have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Indian Roadmaster. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Indian Roadmaster problems?
In 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.