Indian Blackhawk, Blackhawk Dark, Bomber, Chief Deluxe and 7 more (2009-2011): Structure
Recall 11V344000 · Jun 27, 2011 · Indian Motorcycle Company
699
vehicles affected
699
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V344000
- Date
- Jun 27, 2011
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 699
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Motorcycle > Kickstand/center stand
- 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 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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
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 11V344000?
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 11V344000?
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.
What can 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.
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.