2010–2013 Indian Dark Horse & 2012–2013 Indian Chief + 11 more recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 13V391000
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Vehicles affected
- 861
- Component
- WHEELS:RIM
- Owner phone
- 1-888-704-5290
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 4, 2014
- Built
- Dec 10, 2008 – Nov 1, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.