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2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, covering 42,144 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Fuel system, gasolineReported December 6, 2016 · 23,761 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V877000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported June 17, 2016 · 18,383 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V446000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse recalls

How do I check if my 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse have?

2, covering fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.

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