2017 Indian Chieftan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 Indian Chieftan has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

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

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

2017 Indian Chieftan recalls

Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk

Recall 16V877Dec 6, 201623,761 vehicles affected

On certain Indian motorcycles, the fuel rail can move and contact other components, which may cause a fuel leak.

Most common 2017 Indian Chieftan problems

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

What owners report

2021-05-23, Power Train
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.

2017 Indian Chieftan questions

Does the 2017 Indian Chieftan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Indian Chieftan: Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Chieftan?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Indian Chieftan 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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