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.
At a glance
What can fail
The gear position switch contacts can oxidize, causing the display to incorrectly show neutral when the motorcycle is actually in gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear position switch at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some 2017-2018 Chief and Chieftain models may have a European-market halogen headlight assembly instead of a US-market one, which does not meet U.S. lighting safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
