NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse
The 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse has 1 NHTSA recall and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Indian dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #16V877000Reported December 6, 2016 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.