NHTSA Recall 13V391000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V391000; Date: Aug. 30, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Indian Blackhawk; 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark; 2010 Indian Bomber; 2012 Indian Chief Classic; 2013 Indian Chief Classic; 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; 2012 Indian Dark Horse; 2013 Indian Dark Horse; 2010 Indian Roadmaster; 2011 Indian Roadmaster; 2010 Indian Vintage; 2011 Indian Vintage; 2012 Indian Vintage; 2013 Indian Vintage
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 861
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 2014
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