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.
The worst 2017 Indian Chieftan problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 recall is I-16-03.
Recall number 16V877000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Indian Chieftan 28
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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...
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 Full–Size (111 c.i. / 116 c.i.) and 2020 Challenger...
- 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
- 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...
- This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to...
- Indian Motorcycle has identified a quality concern affecting some 2017–2019 full size motorcycles with...
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Is the 2017 Indian Chieftan reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Indian Chieftan, close to a typical Chieftan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Indian Chieftan?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Chieftan have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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