CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Indian Springfield has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2017 Indian Springfield recalls
Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility
The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module may fail, which can cause a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear
A gear position switch on these Indian motorcycles can oxidize, causing the gear display to incorrectly show neutral when the transmission is actually engaged in a gear.
Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility
Some 2017 and 2018 Indian motorcycles may have a European-market halogen headlight installed instead of the US-market version.
Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
On certain Indian motorcycles, the fuel rail can move and contact other components, which may cause a fuel leak.
Most common 2017 Indian Springfield problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian, supposedly only impacting built between 2/12/2019 and 7/31/2019. (Indian Safety Bulletin Communication #I-19-05-A). The replaced circuit breaker w
2017 Indian Springfield questions
Does the 2017 Indian Springfield have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Indian Springfield: Front Lights Can Fail, Reducing Visibility; Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear; Headlight May Not Meet US Standards, Reducing Visibility; 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 Springfield?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Indian Springfield 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.