How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Chief have?

The 2017 Indian Chief has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2017 Indian Chief?

The most recent recall was issued on October 29, 2019 and relates to the electrical system system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2017 Indian Chief?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2017 Indian Chief involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2017 Indian Chief affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2017 Indian Chief.

2017 Indian Chief Complaints

The 2017 Indian Chief has 2 recalls, the more serious being a gear position switch that can oxidize and falsely show neutral on the display, causing the motorcycle to lurch forward unexpectedly when started while still in gear.

The second recall involves the headlight assembly: certain motorcycles may have been fitted with a European-market halogen headlight instead of the correct US-market unit, which can produce the wrong light output pattern and reduce the motorcycle's visibility to other drivers at night.

What Owners Report

Total Complaints

By System

power train
1
service brakes
1

Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →

Federal Crash Test Ratings

No federal crash test ratings are available for this vehicle year.

All 2 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

October 29, 2019

2014–2019 INDIAN CHIEF NHTSA Campaign #19V776000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Safety Risk

If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

52,745 vehicles affectedMfr ref: I-19-03Updated May 25, 2026

NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

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What Owners Report

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All 2 Recalls

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Other Indian Chief Years

Other Indian Models

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