Indian Motorcycle Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Indian Motorcycle Company in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 6, 2016

(Campaign #: I-16-03)

Fuel Rail may Chafe and Leak

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.

NHTSA ID: 16V877000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 23,761

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.47

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June 17, 2016

(Campaign #: I-16-02)

Engine Misfire may Increase Fire Risk

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V446000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 18,383

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.61

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