Indian recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
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
- 11V344000
- 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
- –
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 123
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: Exterior lighting Jun 27, 2011
- Indian recall: Suspension Jul 23, 2024
- Indian recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 7, 2023
- Indian recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2019
- Indian recall: Power train Oct 29, 2019
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.