INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V682000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-06 | 2017-10-27 | 2017-10-30 |
Production Dates: 2017-04-05 - 2017-08-16
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-17-03
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2096
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
