Recalls for your 2014 Indian Chief Classic

Recalls for 2014 Indian Chief Classic

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2016-06-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2016-06-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2016-12-06
Description
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.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2019-05-02
Description
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.

Consequence
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.