Polaris Springfield, Chief, Chieftain recall: Headlight may not perform as expected
- What's wrong
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some motorcycles equipped with halogen headlights may have been assembled using a non-compliant headlight not matching destination market requirements. Certain International models may be equipped with an SAE (North America spec) headlight which is considered non-compliant per ECE standards. The…
- What to do
- Contact a Polaris dealer to book the free repair. Headlamp assembly to be inspected on affected models and where necessary the headlamp will be replaced.
What’s wrong
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some motorcycles equipped with halogen headlights may have been assembled using a non-compliant headlight not matching destination market requirements. Certain International models may be equipped with an SAE (North America spec) headlight which is considered non-compliant per ECE standards. The E4 and SAE headlights have different photometric and marking requirements which must be inspected and if necessary replaced with the correct headlight.These headlights have the potential to dazzle other road users if the light is not dipped to the correct side for the market operated in.
The fix
Headlamp assembly to be inspected on affected models and where necessary the headlamp will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 4 Apr 2017 | 16 Aug 2017 | 6 |
| Chief | 4 Apr 2017 | 16 Aug 2017 | 6 |
| Chieftain | 4 Apr 2017 | 16 Aug 2017 | 6 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 2 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.