Recall 13V391000
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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 |
| 2012 | INDIAN | CHIEF |
| 2012 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2012 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
| 2013 | INDIAN | CHIEF |
| 2013 | INDIAN | CHIEF CLASSIC |
| 2013 | INDIAN | DARK HORSE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.