INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V877000

Make Model Year
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-12 2016-12-06 2016-12-06

Production Dates: 2013-04-15 - 2016-07-15

Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-16-03

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23761

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.