2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
The 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE, potentially affecting up to 57,378 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE (current)
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 3 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 6 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 1 complaint
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints