Recall 16V877000: 2014–2017 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2014–2017 Indian Chieftan +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 6, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 23,761
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
- 2017 Indian Chief Classic
- 2014 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2015 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse
- 2014 Indian Chieftan
- 2015 Indian Chieftan
- 2016 Indian Chieftan
- 2017 Indian Chieftan
- 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse
- 2014 Indian Roadmaster
- 2015 Indian Roadmaster
- 2016 Indian Roadmaster
- 2017 Indian Roadmaster
- 2014 Indian Springfield
- 2015 Indian Springfield
- 2016 Indian Springfield
- 2017 Indian Springfield
- 2014 Indian Vintage
- 2015 Indian Vintage
- 2016 Indian Vintage
- 2017 Indian Vintage
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V877000
- Manufacturer campaign
- I-16-03
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Owner letters
- Dec 12, 2016
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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