The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V877000·Announced 2016-12-06

Indian Recalls 2014-2017 Motorcycles Due to Fuel Rail Leak Risk

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2017 models because the fuel rail may contact other components, causing a fuel leak that increases fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield, and Roadmaster motorcycles. These vehicles were manufactured between April 15, 2013, and July 15, 2016. The recall affects 23,761 units.

The defect involves the fuel rail potentially contacting other components, which can result in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to limit the 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC, ROADMASTER, SPRINGFIELD, CHIEF DARK HORSE
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
23,761

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • CHIEF CLASSIC
  • ROADMASTER
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • CHIEF DARK HORSE
  • CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE
  • CHIEFTAN
  • VINTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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