Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #17V682000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V682000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Affecting 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 Includes 2,096 affected units, Incorrect Headlight Installed/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V682000
Report Received Date: 2017-10-27T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect headlight installed/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 2,096

Details

MFR Campaign Number: I-17-03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.57

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NHTSA ID: 17V682000
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