Indian Blackhawk, Blackhawk Dark, Bomber, Chief Deluxe and 7 more (2009-2011): Exterior lighting
Recall 11V343000 · Jun 27, 2011 · Indian Motorcycle Company
699
vehicles affected
699
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V343000
- Date
- Jun 27, 2011
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 699
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights > Switch
- Model years
- 2009-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
11 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V343000?
11 models: Indian Blackhawk (2011), Indian Blackhawk Dark (2011), Indian Bomber (2010) and 8 more, about 699 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V343000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.