NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Indian Chieftan Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Indian Chieftan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Indian Chieftan. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Indian Chieftan owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Indian Chieftan, describing incidents dated April 23, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11418231 · Filed
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.
Fuel Rail may Chafe and Leak
NHTSA #16V877000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported December 6, 2016 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Potentially affected: 23,761 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Indian campaign I-16-03 · Owners notified December 12, 2016 · Vehicles built April 15, 2013 – July 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Indian Chieftan model years
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