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2017-2018 Indian Chief, Indian Chief Classic and others recall: headlights

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on October 27, 2017. It covers about 2,096 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,096
reported
Oct 27, 2017
owners notified
Dec 6, 2017
related complaints
2

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 17V682000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Indian Chief, Indian Chief Classic and others headlights?

Yes. Recall 17V682000, reported on October 27, 2017, covers about 2,096 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V682000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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