2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
The 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE, potentially affecting up to 44,380 vehicles.
Recall 16V446000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 18,383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
View full details →Recall 16V446000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 18,383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
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 DARK HORSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-16-01-01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2016 full-size Indian Motorcycles may develop an oil leak from the Primary Access Cover Seal. Leaks typically appear during setup or dealer flooring. This may occur if the seal (PN:5415433) migrated out of position during assembly, prior to cover installation.
I-16-01-01 — EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2016 full-size Indian Motorcycles may develop an oil leak from the Primary Access Cover Seal. Leaks typically appear during setup or dealer flooring. This may occur if the seal (PN:5415433) migrated out of position during assembly, prior to cover installation.
G-15-12-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN DARK HORSE
- 2011 INDIAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2012 INDIAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2013 INDIAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2014 INDIAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN DARK HORSE — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE (current)
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