NHTSA Campaign Id 11V343000; Date: Jun. 27, 2011
The bcm turns off the headlight until the next time that the key is turned on. The unexpected loss of headlight function could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2011 Indian Blackhawk; 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark; 2010 Indian Bomber; 2009 Indian Chief Deluxe; 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster; 2009 Indian Chief Standard; 2009 Indian Chief Vintage; 2010 Indian Classic; 2011 Indian Classic; 2010 Indian Dark Horse; 2011 Indian Dark Horse; 2010 Indian Roadmaster; 2011 Indian Roadmaster; 2010 Indian Vintage; 2011 Indian Vintage
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 699
Recall Summary:Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 indian motorcycles for the body control module (bcm) which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances. If the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another (high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam), both beams may be on momentarily and the bcm interprets this as an overload condition.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the bcm free of charge. The safety recall began on August 4, 2011. Owners may contact polaris at 1-651-408-7579.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 2011
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