2016 Indian Chieftain Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V446000
Manufacturer: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-16-02
Manufactured Begin Date: April 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: June 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2016

Defect 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 Summary:
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V446000
Manufacturer: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-16-02
Manufactured Begin Date: April 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: June 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 5th, 2016

Defect 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 Summary:
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V721000
Manufacturer: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-15-04
Manufactured Begin Date: January 2nd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: October 23rd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: November 5th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Consequence Summary:
A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.

Recall 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.