NHTSA Recall # | 124516 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V877000 |
MFG Compaign # | I-16-03 |
Manufacturer | Indian Motorcycle Company |
Supplier | INDIAN |
Brand | INDIAN |
Model | CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 12/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/04/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/07/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/12/16 |
Report created | 06/12/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 23746 |
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 action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |