2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
The 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE, potentially affecting up to 64,992 vehicles.
Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Recall 22V635000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 28,689 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian...
View full details →Recall 15V721000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 7,614 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL THE RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG DETACHES FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH CAUSING THE SADDLE BAG TO COME OFF OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, THIS CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIDER OR OTHER PERSONS USING THE ROADWAY.THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER. GOOGLE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FORUM
Safety Rating for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE
- 2014 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 9 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 6 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE (current)
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 0 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints