Indian recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Blackhawk 2011
- Indian Blackhawk Dark 2011
- Indian Bomber 2010
- Indian Chief Deluxe 2009
- Indian Chief Roadmaster 2009
- Indian Chief Standard 2009
- Indian Chief Vintage 2009
- Indian Classic 2010–2011
- Indian Dark Horse 2010–2011
- Indian Roadmaster 2010–2011
- Indian Vintage 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V343000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 27, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 4, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 699
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 10, 2008 to Apr 8, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Wheels Aug 30, 2013
- Indian recall: Structure Jun 27, 2011
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 6, 2016
- Indian recall: Electrical system Jun 17, 2016
- Indian recall: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.