NHTSA recall 16V446000
Electrical system › Ignition
Indian Chief Classic and 5 more
Reported Jun 17, 201618,383 vehicles affectedIndian Motorcycle CompanyMaker’s number I-16-02Built Apr 15, 2013 – Jun 16, 2016
The defect
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 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.
Electrical system › IgnitionEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system