How many recalls does the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse have?

The 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse?

The most recent recall was issued on December 6, 2016 and relates to the fuel system, gasoline system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse.

2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse

The 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 2 recalls, both involving fire risk: a fuel rail that can contact nearby components and leak fuel, and an exhaust system that can overheat if the engine misfires.

When the fuel rail leaks, fuel near an ignition source can ignite. The exhaust issue is related: if the engine misfires, unburned fuel passes through the exhaust and raises exhaust temperatures to the point where a fire can start.

What Owners Report

No owner complaints on file for this vehicle year.

Federal Crash Test Ratings

No federal crash test ratings are available for this vehicle year.

All 2 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

December 6, 2016

2014–2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAN DARK HORSE NHTSA Campaign #16V877000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Safety Risk

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 recall is I-16-03.

23,761 vehicles affectedMfr ref: I-16-03Updated May 25, 2026

Other Indian Chieftan Dark Horse Years

2014 (2)2015 (2)2017 (1)

2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse

Summary

What Owners Report

Federal Crash Test Ratings

All 2 Recalls

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Indian Chieftan Dark Horse Years

Other Indian Models

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Safety Risk

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