2010–2011 Indian Classic & 2010–2011 Indian Dark Horse + 9 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V344000
- Manufacturer
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 699
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 4, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .