2017 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #17V682000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2017 INDIAN CHIEF |
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| Manufacturer |
Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Manufactured between |
4/5/2017 - 8/16/2017 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Indian Motorcycle Company |
| Owners Notified on |
12/6/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,096 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2017 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2017 INDIAN CHIEF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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