NHTSA Recall 17V682000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,096 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Indian Chief.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V682000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | I-17-03 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | October 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V682000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chief Classic | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chief Dark Horse | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Classic | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Elite | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Chieftain Limited | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Springfield | 2017, 2018 |
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse | 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.