CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2017 and 2018 Indian motorcycles may have a European-market halogen headlight installed instead of the US-market version. This headlight does not comply with federal lighting standard FMVSS 108, and its light output can affect how well the motorcycle is seen and how well the rider can see the road, which increases the risk of a crash.
Indian will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly at no cost to you. The recall began on December 6, 2017.
If you own one of the affected models, contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-17-03. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
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