CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
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. This raises exhaust temperatures.
Elevated exhaust temperatures may increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected motorcycles should take this recall seriously.
The remedy is free at an authorized Indian dealer, where the engine control module (ECM) software will be updated. Indian will also notify owners directly. To check whether your motorcycle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-16-02.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Chief Classic | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Indian Chieftain | 201420152016 |
| Indian Chieftan Dark Horse | 201420152016 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 201420152016 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 201420152016 |
| Indian Vintage | 201420152016 |