The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V682000·Announced 2017-10-27

Indian Recalls 2017-2018 Motorcycles for Non-Compliant Headlight Assemblies

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2,096 models from 2017-2018 because some may have European-market headlights that fail US safety standards, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (non-compliant lighting) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. The recall affects 2,096 vehicles that may be equipped with a European-market halogen headlight assembly instead of the required US-market version. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The incorrect headlight assembly can affect the motorcycle's light output and visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, CHIEFTAIN, CHIEF VINTAGE, SPRINGFIELD
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,096

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (11)

  • CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
  • CHIEFTAIN
  • CHIEF VINTAGE
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • CHIEF DARK HORSE
  • CHIEF CLASSIC
  • SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
  • CHIEF
  • CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC
  • CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
  • CHIEFTAIN ELITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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