Recall
Indian Chief Classic — 16V446000
NHTSA ID
16V446000
Make
Indian
Model
Chief Classic
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2016-06-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Units Affected
18,383
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
I-16-02
Summary
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.
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.