Recall 11V343000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | INDIAN | CHIEF DELUXE |
| 2009 | INDIAN | CHIEF ROADMASTER |
| 2009 | INDIAN | CHIEF STANDARD |
| 2009 | INDIAN | CHIEF VINTAGE |
| 2010 | INDIAN | BOMBER |
| 2010 | INDIAN | CLASSIC |
| 2010 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2010 | INDIAN | ROADMASTER |
| 2010 | INDIAN | VINTAGE |
| 2011 | INDIAN | BLACKHAWK |
| 2011 | INDIAN | BLACKHAWK DARK |
| 2011 | INDIAN | CLASSIC |
| 2011 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2011 | INDIAN | ROADMASTER |
| 2011 | INDIAN | VINTAGE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.