2017 Indian Chief Vintage Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Indian Chief Vintage has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Chief Vintage?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2017 Indian Chief Vintage recalls

Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility

Recall 22V635Aug 19, 202228,689 vehicles affected

The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module may fail, which can cause a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility

Recall 17V682Oct 27, 20172,096 vehicles affected

Some 2017 and 2018 Indian motorcycles may have a European-market halogen headlight installed instead of the US-market version.

Most common 2017 Indian Chief Vintage problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1

What owners report

2018-02-10, Structure
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.

2017 Indian Chief Vintage questions

Does the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage: Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility; Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Chief Vintage?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Indian Chief Vintage has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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