INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V446000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-05 | 2016-06-17 | 2016-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-15 - 2016-06-16
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-16-02
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18383
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
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.
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.
