Every 2016 Indian Roadmaster recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 19V776000
Oct 29, 2019Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V776000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 18V055000
Jan 16, 2018Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
- Risk
- If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
Full recall details for 18V055000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 16V446000
Jun 17, 2016Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V446000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V877000
Jun 12, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V877000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 15V721000
Feb 11, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V721000 →
2016 Indian Roadmaster complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Indian Roadmaster, reporting 1 crashes. Indian has issued at least 27 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System3
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (20)
- Electrical System (11)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (6)
- Power Train (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Read Indian Roadmaster owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Indian Roadmaster. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE, THE CUT OFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PROPELLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED.”
2016 INDIAN ROADMASTEROct 26, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10919014
“Backlights on instrument cluster went out. I can no longer see my speedometer, tachometer, or fuel guage on my hour ride home from work which is always in the dark. The backlights are nonservicable which makes no sense to me.”
2016 INDIAN ROADMASTERFeb 24, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11573745
“NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Your website says that the issue is repaired with my vehicle, which it has not been. Yes I have taken it to not only one, but two different dealers to have the issue resolved multiple times.”
2016 INDIAN ROADMASTERSep 5, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11542560
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE.”
2016 INDIAN ROADMASTERJan 3, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10939469
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