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Motorcycle Recall - Indian Recall

By Walter F. Kern

NHTSA Campaign ID:  16V877000
Component:  Fuel System, Gasoline
Manufacturer:  Indian Motorcycle Company
Recall Date: 12/06/2016
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23,746
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.

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