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NHTSARecalled Jun 17, 2016 · #16V446000

Engine Misfire may Increase Fire Risk

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Engine Misfire may Increase Fire Risk
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Model numbers
2016 Chief
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice