Recall 16V446000: 2014–2016 Indian Chief and 3 other models
- Report received
- Jun 17, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Potentially affected
- 18,383vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Indian Chief0 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chief1 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chief0 complaints
- 2014 Indian Chieftain6 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chieftain2 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chieftain1 complaints
- 2014 Indian Chieftan0 complaints
- 2015 Indian Chieftan0 complaints
- 2016 Indian Chieftan0 complaints
- 2014 Indian Roadmaster0 complaints
- 2015 Indian Roadmaster3 complaints
- 2016 Indian Roadmaster4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.