2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
2
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
The 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN, potentially affecting up to 23,761 vehicles.
Recall 16V877000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 23,761 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-20-12-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
I-16-03-01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycle has implemented an updated, maintenance-free fuel pump assembly for all full size Indian motorcycles produced from November 11, 2015. The updated fuel pump is a direct replacement for the previous version and does not affect fuel pump removal or installation procedures.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEFTAN
- 2014 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAN (current)
- 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 1 complaint
- 2018 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN CHIEFTAN — 3 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 CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints