NHTSA Campaign 11V344000
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Issued by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY · Reported Jun 27, 2011 · 699 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN | BLACKHAWK | 2011 | 699 |
| INDIAN | BLACKHAWK DARK | 2011 | 699 |
| INDIAN | BOMBER | 2010 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF DELUXE | 2009 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF ROADMASTER | 2009 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF STANDARD | 2009 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE | 2009 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CLASSIC | 2010 | 699 |
| INDIAN | CLASSIC | 2011 | 699 |
| INDIAN | DARK HORSE | 2010 | 699 |
| INDIAN | DARK HORSE | 2011 | 699 |
| INDIAN | ROADMASTER | 2010 | 699 |
| INDIAN | ROADMASTER | 2011 | 699 |
| INDIAN | VINTAGE | 2010 | 699 |
| INDIAN | VINTAGE | 2011 | 699 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V344000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.