CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Indian Roadmaster has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2016 Indian Roadmaster recalls
Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear
A gear position switch on these Indian motorcycles can oxidize, causing the gear display to incorrectly show neutral when the transmission is actually engaged in a gear.
Water May Keep Brake Light On, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2015-2017 Indian Roadmaster motorcycles may have water entering the trunk wiring harness.
Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
On certain Indian motorcycles, the fuel rail can move and contact other components, which may cause a fuel leak.
Engine misfire can overheat exhaust and raise fire risk
Certain Indian motorcycles from model years 2014 to 2015 may experience an engine misfire, which can allow unburned fuel to pass through parts of the exhaust system.
Rear Brake Can Lose Power, Increasing Crash Risk
Some motorcycles may have a rear brake master cylinder problem that can cause a partial or complete loss of rear brake power.
Most common 2016 Indian Roadmaster problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
Backlights on instrument cluster went out. I can no longer see my speedometer, tachometer, or fuel guage on my hour ride home from work which is always in the dark. The backlights are nonservicable which makes no sense to me. I feel like this is dangerous not being able to tell how fast you are going, and the way people drive these days, you can't use them to pace yourself. I also feel that being stranded on the side of the road because you ran out of gas is not the safest place to be for a motorcyclists, but I think that not knowing how fast you are going is the most dangerous. Making certain lights nonserviceable is a poor idea. It sure is an expensive motorcycle that I am afraid to ride n
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Your website says that the issue is repaired with my vehicle, which it has not been. Yes I have taken it to not only one, but two different dealers to have the issue resolved multiple times. The issue still continues and Indian Motorcycles, in my belief, refuses to fix the problem at hand under the recall. To the point where they have said it is no longer the gear positioning switch. And it has now started costing me money while they toss parts at it with hopes itâll repair the issue. I canât afford to pay $1,000 plus each time I take it somewhere to have this recall repaired. This is a serious safety issue. Not only the possibility of the motorcycle bei
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE, THE CUT OFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A CALIBRATION ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,300.
2016 Indian Roadmaster questions
Does the 2016 Indian Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Indian Roadmaster: Gear Display May Show Neutral When Bike Is in Gear; Water May Keep Brake Light On, Raising Crash Risk; Fuel Rail May Contact Parts, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Engine misfire can overheat exhaust and raise fire risk; Rear Brake Can Lose Power, Increasing Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Indian Roadmaster?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Engine (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Indian Roadmaster has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.