There have been 5 safety recalls for the Indian Dark Horse. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Indian Dark Horse.
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Indian Chief Classic, 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Chieftain, 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Roadmaster, 2015 Indian Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Roadmaster, 2014 Indian Vintage, 2015 Indian Vintage, 2016 Indian Vintage |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 chief classic, dark horse, chieftain, roadmaster, vintage, springfield, and chieftain dark horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2015 Indian Chief Vintage, 2016 Indian Chief Vintage, 2015 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Chieftain, 2016 Indian Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Roadmaster |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chief classic, chief vintage, chieftain, roadmaster, and 2016 dark horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the stand does not fold rearward and upward while the motorcycle moves forward, the driver's ability to control the motorcycle could be affected, 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: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND |
| Recall Summary: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 indian motorcycles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays. " the side stand may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the motorcycle is ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 17, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 18,367 |
| Nov. 2, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 7,611 |
| Aug. 30, 2013 | Wheels:rim | 861 |
| Jun. 27, 2011 | Structure:motorcycle Kickstand/center Stand | 699 |
| Jun. 27, 2011 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 699 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 Indian Dark Horse | 2 |
| 2015 Indian Dark Horse | 1 |
| 2014 Indian Dark Horse | 1 |
| 2013 Indian Dark Horse | 1 |
| 2012 Indian Dark Horse | 1 |
| 2011 Indian Dark Horse | 3 |
| 2010 Indian Dark Horse | 3 |