The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| 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 |
Components: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Blackhawk | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Bomber | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Chief Deluxe | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Chief Roadmaster | 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| Indian Chief Standard | 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Classic | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Classic | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Vintage | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Vintage | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
Other structure recalls in 2011
26 of the 597 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2011 concerned the structure; INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY filed 19 campaigns in all.
| 11V596000 23 Dec 2011 | CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. |
| 11V566000 22 Nov 2011 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC |
| 11V551000 10 Nov 2011 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| 11V546000 9 Nov 2011 | STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION |
| 11V517000 26 Oct 2011 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 11V504000 18 Oct 2011 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| 11V491000 3 Oct 2011 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| 11V486000 27 Sept 2011 | OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2011