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Indian Motorcycle in the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.

NHTSA campaign 16V-446 · Reported June 17, 2016 · 18,383 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Chieftain, Chieftan, Roadmaster and Vintage
VEHICLES AFFECTED
18,383
REMEDY
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Indian Motorcycle Company reported a problem with the electrical system ignition. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHAT TO DO

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-446.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014–2016Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic
2014–2016Indian Motorcycle Chieftain
2014–2016Indian Motorcycle Chieftan
2014–2016Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster
2014–2016Indian Motorcycle Vintage

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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