Indian 2009–2013 Wheels recall
Recalled August 30, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V391000 · Indian
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
861 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Indian BLACKHAWK · Indian BLACKHAWK DARK · Indian BOMBER · Indian CHIEF · Indian CHIEF CLASSIC · Indian CHIEF DELUXE · Indian CHIEF ROADMASTER · Indian CHIEF STANDARD · Indian CHIEF VINTAGE · Indian CLASSIC · Indian DARK HORSE · Indian ROADMASTER · Indian VINTAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Indian Motorcycle Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →