- The 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Indian Chieftan Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Indian Chieftan have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2016 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Chieftan year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Indian Chieftan recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Indian Chieftan yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Chieftan: every year compared
All Chieftan years2016 Indian Chieftan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Indian Chieftan | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Indian Scout | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Roadmaster | 4 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Springfield | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Indian Chieftan
Does the 2016 Indian Chieftan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Indian Chieftan: fuel system, gasoline (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Indian Chieftan had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Indian Chieftan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Indian Chieftan year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Chieftan years have the most complaints?
2017 (1), 2019 (1). See every Indian Chieftan year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Indian Chieftan has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data