2016 Indian Springfield problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Indian Springfield.
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #16V877000 · 2016 · 23,761 units
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.
Electrical System, Power Train #19V776000 · 2019 · 52,745 units
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.
Exterior Lighting #22V635000 · 2022 · 28,689 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2014 chief, 2015 chief classic, 2014-2018 chieftain, 2015-2020 chief vintage, 2016-2018 chieftain darkhorse, 2016-2020 springfield, 2017-2018 chieftain limited, and 2018-2019 chieftain classic motorcycles. the electrical connection for the vehicle control module (vcm) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and vcm, as necessary. dealers will update the vcm software, as necessary. all repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 27, 2022. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-19-02. this recall replaces nhtsa recall number 19v-339.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Indian Springfield have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Indian Springfield. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Indian Springfield problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.