NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2017 Indian Springfield, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INDIAN SPRINGFIELD.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 1 | 100.0% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 1 | 100.0% | 0.91 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2022-08-19. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-10-29. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-10-27. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to co (excerpt)
Consequence: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-12-06. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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 result in a fuel leak.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
35 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 20 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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11015431
Date: 2025-02-15. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance on the brake system for model year 2016 + Indian Springfield motorcycles.
11015432
Date: 2025-02-15. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
11015435
Date: 2025-02-15. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
11015436
Date: 2025-02-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the installation and removal of the battery on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield.
11015449
Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
11015452
Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
10233646
Date: 2023-03-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This communication provides guidance on how to properly change the headlamp bulb on Indian Springfield, Indian Vintage, or MY2020 and older Indian Chief motorycles.
10219495
Date: 2022-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Indian Motorcycle has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled Indian Motorcycles, resulting in the unexpected loss of forward lighting. This defect may also cause heat damage to the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) and Pin 11 of the center VCM connector. Ind
10209965
Date: 2022-03-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
10208642
Date: 2022-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.