INDIAN CHIEFTAIN (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Recall notice
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227088-indian-chieftain-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date June 17, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V446000
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“INDIAN CHIEFTAIN (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 17, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227088-indian-chieftain-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall #16V446000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V446000).
How to tell if you have this one
- Brand
Indian Motorcycle Company- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V446000 (June 17, 2016)
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