Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief Classic 2014–2017
- Indian Chief Dark Horse 2014–2017
- Indian Chieftan 2014–2017
- Indian Chieftan Dark Horse 2014–2017
- Indian Roadmaster 2014–2017
- Indian Springfield 2014–2017
- Indian Vintage 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V877000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 12, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,761
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 15, 2013 to Jul 15, 2016
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- I-16-03
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting May 1, 2019
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
- Indian recall: Electrical system Jun 17, 2016
- Indian recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 2, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.