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Indian Motorcycle these motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly.

NHTSA campaign 17V-682 · Reported October 27, 2017 · 2,096 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Indian Motorcycle Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield and Springfield Dark Horse
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,096
REMEDY
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Indian Motorcycle Company reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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."

WHY IT MATTERS

The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-682.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chief
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chieftain
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Springfield
2017–2018Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse

What changed

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