Polaris Industries subsidiary Indian is recalling Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage and Chieftain Dark Horse bikes manufactured between 15 April 2013 and 16 June 2015, spanning its 2014-2016 model years.
Reason for the recall is a risk of unburned fuel catching alight in the exhaust system in the event of a misfire. To eliminate the problem, dealers will need to update the engine management software.
About 18,000 bikes sold to customers in the American domestic market are affected, according to a US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notification. Presumably an additional quantity of export products will be added to this total, including some in the UK.