Recall 11V344000
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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.