I recently purchased this bike new from lynwood motoplex here in the state of wa. It now has only 287 miles on it and the sidestand spring, part no. 7043056 broke in half. If this happened while I was riding and turning left this could cause injury or death by jacknifing the motorcycle. Vehicle was luckily stationary when this occured.
The worst 2017 Indian Chief Vintage problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑339.
Recall number 22V635000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 I-17-03.
Recall number 17V682000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Exterior lighting
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to...
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and...
- Electrical system
- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance...
- Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i. motorcycles
- Power train: automatic transmission: internal: gears
- This Team Tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout Indian Motorcycle 111 C.I. engine...
- Updated information has been added to all Indian Motorcycle Service Manuals to provide dealers with clear...
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Is the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, close to a typical Chief Vintage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting.
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