- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Indian Chieftan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Indian Chieftan with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2016 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 2016 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Chieftan year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Indian Chieftan problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Indian Chieftan recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2017 Indian Chieftan
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The gear position sensor was replaced under recall. 8 months later, it started flashing neutral in 6th gear, dropping it out of cruise control. In addition, it delays reading neutral when parking and gives seldom starting issues where the bike reads 2nd gear when starting it.
Indian Chieftan: every year compared
All Chieftan years2017 Indian Chieftan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Indian Chieftan | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2017 Indian Roadmaster | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chief | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Springfield | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Indian Chieftan
Does the 2017 Indian Chieftan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Indian Chieftan: fuel system, gasoline (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Indian Chieftan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Indian Chieftan had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 23, 2021 and the latest on May 23, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Indian Chieftan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Indian Chieftan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Chieftan years have the most complaints?
2017 (1), 2019 (1). See every Indian Chieftan year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Indian Chieftan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data