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Campaign 16V-446

In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures

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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

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V446000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 6, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-446
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
IndianChief Classic2015 to 20160
IndianChieftain2015 to 20162
IndianChieftan Dark Horse2015 to 20160
IndianDark Horse2015 to 20160
IndianRoadmaster2015 to 20164
IndianVintage2015 to 20160
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.