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Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V344000·Announced 2011-06-27

Indian Motorcycle Recalls 2009-2011 Models for Side Stand Defect

Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2009-2011 models because the side stand may fail to fold up while moving, 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 defect could affect vehicle control and increase crash risk, but no 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 Chief Deluxe, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, and Classic models. The recall addresses a failure to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

The defect involves the side stand, which may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground while the motorcycle is moving forward. If the stand does not fold up during forward motion, the driver's ability to control the motorcycle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN CLASSIC, BOMBER, CHIEF STANDARD, ROADMASTER
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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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