Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 11V344000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2011-06-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V344000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Vehicles affected
699
Reported to NHTSA
2011-06-27
Owners notified
2011-08-04

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
INDIAN Blackhawk2011
INDIAN Blackhawk Dark2011
INDIAN Bomber2010
INDIAN Chief Deluxe2009
INDIAN Chief Roadmaster2009
INDIAN Chief Standard2009
INDIAN Chief Vintage2009
INDIAN Classic2011 2010
INDIAN Dark Horse2011 2010
INDIAN Roadmaster2011 2010
INDIAN Vintage2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.