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Recall 16V-446: 2014–2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2014–2016 Indian Chieftain and 4 more

Indian Motorcycle Company recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 17, 2016, covering about 18,383 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-446
Report date
Jun 17, 2016
Vehicles affected
18,383
Owners notified
Aug 5, 2016

The problem

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 fix

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerIndian Motorcycle Company
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V446000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Indian Chief Classic2014, 2015, 2016All years
Indian Chieftain2014, 2015, 2016All years
Indian Chieftan Dark Horse2014, 2015, 2016All years
Indian Dark Horse2014, 2015, 2016All years
Indian Roadmaster2014, 2015, 2016All years
Indian Vintage2014, 2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-446?

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.

How is recall 16V-446 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.