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🧸 Product DE ES FI SE SK March 31, 2017

Indian — Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Springfield, Vintage, Chief Darkhorse, Chieftain Darkhorse

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The fuel line may come into contact with other parts. This may cause a fuel leakage and could generate a fire.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3358 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
24 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 10, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a recall for certain Indian motorcycles. A problem may let fuel leak out.

What's happening? The fuel line might touch other parts. This could cause a fuel leak and start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these motorcycles, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your bike to a dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fuel line may come into contact with other parts. This may cause a fuel leakage and could generate a fire. · Origin: United States

First published
March 31, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/253631

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Indian — Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Springfield, Vintage, Chief Darkhorse, Chieftain Darkhorse. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The fuel line may come into contact with other parts. This may cause a fuel leakage and could generate a fire. · Origin: United States
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, Finland, Sweden, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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