Owners filed 1 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the exterior lighting › headlights › switch. It has been recalled 3 times.
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Wheels › Rim13V391000
Filed Aug 30, 2013861 vehiclesIndian Motorcycle Company
Defect. Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 Deluxe and Standard, 2009-2011 Roadmaster, 2009-2013 Vintage, 2010 Bomber, 2010-2013 Classic and Dark Horse, 2011 Blackhawk Dark and Blackhawk motorcycles. The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.
Risk. The cracked rim can lead to a flat rear tire, which could cause the rider to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge. Indian mailed an interim letter to owners in September 2013. Parts are now available. A second notice was sent to owners during April 2014. Owners may contact Indian at 1-888-704-5290.
Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch11V343000
Filed Jun 27, 2011699 vehiclesIndian Motorcycle Company
Defect. POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) WHICH CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO TURN OFF IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. IF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS SLOWLY MOVED FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER (HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM OR LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM), BOTH BEAMS MAY BE ON MOMENTARILY AND THE BCM INTERPRETS THIS AS AN OVERLOAD CONDITION.
Risk. THE BCM TURNS OFF THE HEADLIGHT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THAT THE KEY IS TURNED ON. THE UNEXPECTED LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 1-651-408-7579.
Filed Jun 27, 2011699 vehiclesIndian Motorcycle Company
Defect. POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INDIAN MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THE SIDE STAND MAY NOT FOLD REARWARD AND UPWARD IF IT CONTACTS THE GROUND WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS MOVING FORWARD.
Risk. IF THE STAND DOES NOT FOLD REARWARD AND UPWARD WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE MOVES FORWARD, THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INDIAN AT 651-408-7579.
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Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Filed Oct 25, 20118,000 milesMN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 11V343000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) AND 11V344000 (STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND) HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE DEALER WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH HAVING THE NECESSARY PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FACILITY. AFTER THREE MONTHS, THE PARTS WERE SHIPPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 12/12/11*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHILE RIDING THE BIKE AT LOW SPEEDS, IT WILL STALL AT TIMES. 01/03/12
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Aug 30, 2013. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.