01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Indian Chief Classic recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V339000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- May 1, 2019
- Potential units
- 6,487campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
Why it matters: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) connector and update the VCM software. If the VCM connector is damaged, a new connector and VCM will be installed, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-635.
Owner notification: April 1, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 16V877000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 6, 2016
- Potential units
- 23,761campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: December 12, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA 16V446000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- June 17, 2016
- Potential units
- 18,383campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 5, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
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