Recall 16V446000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2014 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2014 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE |
| 2014 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2014 | INDIAN | ROADMASTER |
| 2014 | INDIAN | VINTAGE |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2015 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE |
| 2015 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2015 | INDIAN | ROADMASTER |
| 2015 | INDIAN | VINTAGE |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAIN |
| 2016 | INDIAN | CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE |
| 2016 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2016 | INDIAN | ROADMASTER |
| 2016 | INDIAN | VINTAGE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.