2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
The 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD, potentially affecting up to 186,629 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 19V776000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 52,745 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
View full details →Recall 19V776000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 52,745 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
View full details →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 SPRINGFIELD
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORMED BY DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN THAT THE VCM (VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE) HAD FAILED, SPECIFICALLY PIN # 11, THIS CONTROLLED THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH INDIAN MOTORCYCLES AND THE NHTSA HAVE A RECALL OUT ON 2014 MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN MODELS, CHIEF AND CHIEFTAIN. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V339000 AND INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY 01-19-02 - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 6,487. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. COULDN'T THEY HAVE USED A 2014 DEFECTIVE COMPONENT THE "VCM" ON A 2016 MOTORCYCLE? COULD THEY HAVE MORE OF A PROBLEM THAN THEY KNOW OF? REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *CC
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORMED BY DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN THAT THE VCM (VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE) HAD FAILED, SPECIFICALLY PIN # 11, THIS CONTROLLED THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH INDIAN MOTORCYCLES AND THE NHTSA HAVE A RECALL OUT ON 2014 MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN MODELS, CHIEF AND CHIEFTAIN. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V339000 AND INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY 01-19-02 - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED 6,487. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. COULDN'T THEY HAVE USED A 2014 DEFECTIVE COMPONENT THE "VCM" ON A 2016 MOTORCYCLE? COULD THEY HAVE MORE OF A PROBLEM THAN THEY KNOW OF? REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *CC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-03.13.2023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This communication provides guidance on how to properly change the headlamp bulb on Indian Springfield, Indian Vintage, or MY2020 and older Indian Chief motorycles.
I-17-01 Letter — STRUCTURE
During the paint process, the device used to mask the fuel fill port allowed clear coat to be applied where exposure to fuel vapor is possible. If this occurs, fuel vapor can get under the clear coat, causing the base coat to bubble. To ensure that we continue to deliver...
I-17-01 — EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has learned that a defect exists affecting all 2016 Jack DanielâÂÂsî Limited Edition Vintage and Springfield fuel tanks, which may affect paint adhesion around the fuel fill port. During the paint process an alteration to the fuel fill port masking fixture caused the clear coat to terminate where...
I-17-01 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Indian Motorcycle has learned that a defect exists affecting all 2016 Jack DanielâÂÂsî Limited Edition Vintage and Springfield fuel tanks, which may affect paint adhesion around the fuel fill port. During the paint process an alteration to the fuel fill port masking fixture caused the clear coat to terminate where...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
- 2014 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2015 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD (current)
- 2017 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 2 complaints
- 2018 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 1 complaint
- 2020 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 0 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD — 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 CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints