Recall 13V391000: 2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber +10 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Aug 30, 2013
Vehicles affected
861
Models
13
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2009 Deluxe and Standard, 2009-2011 Roadmaster, 2009-2013 Vintage, 2010 Bomber, 2010-2013 Classic and Dark Horse, 2011 Blackhawk Dark and Blackhawk motorcycles. The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.

The risk

The cracked rim can lead to a flat rear tire, which could cause the rider to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge. Indian mailed an interim letter to owners in September 2013. Parts are now available. A second notice was sent to owners during April 2014. Owners may contact Indian at 1-888-704-5290.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2011 Indian Blackhawk
  • 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark
  • 2010 Indian Bomber
  • 2012 Indian Chief
  • 2013 Indian Chief
  • 2012 Indian Chief Classic
  • 2013 Indian Chief Classic
  • 2009 Indian Chief Deluxe
  • 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster
  • 2009 Indian Chief Standard
  • 2009 Indian Chief Vintage
  • 2010 Indian Classic
  • 2011 Indian Classic
  • 2010 Indian Dark Horse
  • 2011 Indian Dark Horse
  • 2012 Indian Dark Horse
  • 2013 Indian Dark Horse
  • 2010 Indian Roadmaster
  • 2011 Indian Roadmaster
  • 2010 Indian Vintage
  • 2011 Indian Vintage

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V391000
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Owner letters
Apr 4, 2014
Components
Wheels:rim (Wheels & Tires)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology