2011 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2010 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Roadmaster | 2011 Indian Blackhawk | 2009 Indian Chief Vintage | 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster | 2010 Indian Dark Horse | 2010 Indian Classic | 2011 Indian Dark Horse | 2009 Indian Chief Standard | 2010 Indian Bomber | 2010 Indian Roadmaster | 2009 Indian Chief Deluxe | 2011 Indian Classic — Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Published June 29, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 27, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V343000, published June 29, 2011 and initiated June 27, 2011. Recalling firm: Indian Motorcycle Company; 2011 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2010 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Roadmaster | 2011 Indian Blackhawk | 2009 Indian Chief Vintage | 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster | 2010 Indian Dark Horse | 2010 Indian Classic | 2011 Indian Dark Horse | 2009 Indian Chief Standard | 2010 Indian Bomber | 2010 Indian Roadmaster | 2009 Indian Chief Deluxe | 2011 Indian Classic — Exterior lighting: headlights: switch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Model
- VINTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Lot
- 2011 INDIAN VINTAGE | 2011 INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK | 2010 INDIAN VINTAGE | 2011 INDIAN ROADMASTER | 2011 INDIAN BLACKHAWK | 2009 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2009 INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER | 2010 INDIAN DARK HORSE | 2010 INDIAN CLASSIC | 2011 INDIAN DARK HORSE | 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD | 2010 INDIAN BOMBER | 2010 INDIAN ROADMASTER | 2009 INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE | 2011 INDIAN CLASSIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2010 Indian Vintage | 2011 Indian Roadmaster | 2011 Indian Blackhawk | 2009 Indian Chief Vintage | 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster | 2010 Indian Dark Horse | 2010 Indian Classic | 2011 Indian Dark Horse | 2009 Indian Chief Standard | 2010 Indian Bomber | 2010 Indian Roadmaster | 2009 Indian Chief Deluxe | 2011 Indian Classic — Exterior lighting: headlights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V343000 on June 29, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INDIAN. Model: VINTAGE.