Recall 16V446000: 2014–2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2016 Indian Chieftain, 2014–2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 17, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 18,383
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
The risk
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Indian Chief Classic
- 2015 Indian Chief Classic
- 2016 Indian Chief Classic
- 2014 Indian Chieftain
- 2015 Indian Chieftain
- 2016 Indian Chieftain
- 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2014 Indian Dark Horse
- 2015 Indian Dark Horse
- 2016 Indian Dark Horse
- 2014 Indian Roadmaster
- 2015 Indian Roadmaster
- 2016 Indian Roadmaster
- 2014 Indian Vintage
- 2015 Indian Vintage
- 2016 Indian Vintage
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V446000
- Manufacturer campaign
- I-16-02
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Owner letters
- Aug 5, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system:ignition (Electrical System); Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology