The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V343000·Announced 2011-06-27

Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2009-2011 Models for Headlight Failure

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2009-2011 models because a body control module defect can cause headlights to turn off, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the loss of headlights increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles, including the Blackhawk, Vintage, Roadmaster, Chief, Dark Horse, Classic, and Bomber models. The recall involves the body control module (BCM), which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances. This occurs when the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another, causing both beams to be on momentarily, which the BCM interprets as an overload condition.

The unexpected loss of headlight function could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on August 4, 2011. Dealers will replace the BCM free of charge. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-651-408-7579 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN BLACKHAWK DARK, VINTAGE, ROADMASTER, BLACKHAWK
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
699

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (11)

  • BLACKHAWK DARK
  • VINTAGE
  • ROADMASTER
  • BLACKHAWK
  • CHIEF VINTAGE
  • CHIEF ROADMASTER
  • DARK HORSE
  • CLASSIC
  • CHIEF STANDARD
  • BOMBER
  • CHIEF DELUXE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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