2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse recalls and problems

The 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2016 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

4complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

17,265median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Dec 6, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V877000 · 23,761 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

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 recall is I-16-03.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Indian Chief Dark Horse years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse, the latest from Dec 6, 2016 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), exterior lighting (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.