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🧸 Product GB GR IE NO SE July 22, 2016

Indian Motorcycle Company — Chief Classic, Chief Darkhorse, Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Darkhorse, Springfield and Roadmaster

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
In the event of an ignition misfire, unburned fuel can be routed into the exhaust system, which can cause high exhaust temperatures that may pose a fire hazard.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3664 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.
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78 days in total
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What is this? This is about some Indian Motorcycle models. They may have a fire risk if the engine misfires.

What's happening? Fuel can go into the exhaust if the engine misfires. This can make the exhaust very hot and start a fire.

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

What should I do? Stop riding it and contact a dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for advice.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: In the event of an ignition misfire, unburned fuel can be routed into the exhaust system, which can cause high exhaust temperatures that may pose a fire hazard. · Origin: United States

First published
July 22, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/216852

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What is this product recall alert about?
Indian Motorcycle Company — Chief Classic, Chief Darkhorse, Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Darkhorse, Springfield and Roadmaster. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: In the event of an ignition misfire, unburned fuel can be routed into the exhaust system, which can cause high exhaust temperatures that may pose a fire hazard. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Greece, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
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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