2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking, gear position display accuracy, ignition, and exhaust system safety due to manufacturer recalls.
There are five recalls affecting the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN. These recalls cover key systems including brakes, electrical, transmission, ignition, and exhaust. The defects involve potential brake failure, incorrect gear position indication, and elevated exhaust temperatures that increase fire risk.
Recalls- Rear brake master cylinder. Recall 15V721000 affects 7,614 motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail, leading to partial or full loss of rear brake power. This failure could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly at no cost.
- Gear position switch contacts. Recall 19V776000 impacts 52,745 motorcycles. Oxidation of the gear position switch contacts may cause the gear position display to incorrectly show neutral when the bike is in gear. This can cause unexpected motorcycle movement on startup and increase crash risk. The switch will be replaced free of charge by dealers.
- Engine control module software. Recall 16V446000 involves 18,383 motorcycles. An engine misfire may allow unburned fuel to enter the exhaust system, raising exhaust temperatures. This could lead to a fire hazard. Dealers will update the ECM software at no cost to owners.
Owners with recurring safety defects or multiple unresolved recalls may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Repeated repair attempts on critical systems like brakes and engine control could warrant legal review.
2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
78742
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
52745 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
18383 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
7614 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.