How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse have?

The 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 23,761 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16V877000 2016-12-06 23,761 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.