2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 15V721000 on 11/01/2015
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Manufactured:
- 01/01/2015 - 10/22/2015
- Affected:
- 7,611
- Defect:
- Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chief classic, chief vintage, chieftain, roadmaster, and 2016 dark horse motorcycles manufactured january 2, 2015, to october 23, 2015. due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
- Consequence:
- A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2015. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-15-04.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V446000 on 06/16/2016
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Manufactured:
- 04/14/2013 - 06/15/2016
- Affected:
- 18,367
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V446000 on 06/16/2016
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition
- Manufactured:
- 04/14/2013 - 06/15/2016
- Affected:
- 18,367
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
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