2017 Indian Chieftain Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 30, 2017 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chieftain Classic years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2017 Indian Chieftain Classic recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:headlightsOct 27, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V682000 · 2,096 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Indian Chieftain Classic years

2018 Chieftain Classic →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Chieftain Classic11
2018 Chieftain Classic03
201701

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chieftain Classic model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.