NHTSA Recall 16V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V446000; Date: Jun. 17, 2016
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Indian Chief Classic; 2015 Indian Chief Classic; 2016 Indian Chief Classic; 2014 Indian Chieftain; 2015 Indian Chieftain; 2016 Indian Chieftain; 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse; 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse; 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse; 2014 Indian Dark Horse; 2015 Indian Dark Horse; 2016 Indian Dark Horse; 2014 Indian Roadmaster; 2015 Indian Roadmaster; 2016 Indian Roadmaster; 2014 Indian Vintage; 2015 Indian Vintage; 2016 Indian Vintage
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 18,367
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2016
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