Indian 2018 Chieftain Motorcycles: Incorrect Headlight Risk
Indian is recalling 2017-2018 Chieftain motorcycles with European-style halogen headlights that don't meet US safety standards, risking crashes due to reduced visibility.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chieftain motorcycles that may have European-market halogen headlights. These headlights don't meet US safety standards and could reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225022-indian-2018-chieftain-motorcycles-incorrect-headlight-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225022-indian-2018-chieftain-motorcycles-incorrect-headlight-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V682000
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“Indian 2018 Chieftain Motorcycles: Incorrect Headlight Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225022-indian-2018-chieftain-motorcycles-incorrect-headlight-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V682000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V682000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect headlight assembly fails to meet US safety standards, causing reduced light output. This makes it harder for the rider to see ahead, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Indian Chieftain motorcycles with European-style halogen headlights are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix face higher crash risk due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a European-market halogen headlight assembly. The recall covers 2017-2018 Chieftain models that may have been sold in Europe or other regions with different lighting standards.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Indian Customer Service
Call 1-877-204-3697 to get your recall number and schedule a free headlight replacement.
Get Headlight Replacement
Dealers will inspect your motorcycle and replace the incorrect headlight assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my motorcycle?
No, but you must have the headlight replaced to ensure safe visibility.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V682000 (October 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.