Engine misfire may increase fire risk
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V446000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V446000?
NHTSA recall 16V446000 was issued by Indian Motorcycle Company on June 17, 2016. It addresses: Engine misfire may increase fire risk. The recall affects approximately 18,383 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Indian Motorcycle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V446000 or the manufacturer campaign number I-16-02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.