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  Safety Recalls of Indian Vintage Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Indian Vintage. 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 Vintage.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V877000; Dec. 6, 2016

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Indian Chief Classic, 2015 Indian Chief Classic, 2016 Indian Chief Classic, 2017 Indian Chief Classic, 2014 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Chieftan, 2015 Indian Chieftan, 2016 Indian Chieftan, 2017 Indian Chieftan, 2014 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2015 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2016 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2017 Indian Chieftan Dark Horse, 2014 Indian Roadmaster, 2015 Indian Roadmaster, 2016 Indian Roadmaster, 2017 Indian Roadmaster, 2014 Indian Springfield, 2015 Indian Springfield, 2016 Indian Springfield, 2017 Indian Springfield, 2014 Indian Vintage, 2015 Indian Vintage, 2016 Indian Vintage, 2017 Indian Vintage
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall Summary: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 chief classic, chief dark horse, vintage, chieftan, chieftan dark horse, springfield and roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V446000; Jun. 17, 2016

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V391000; 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
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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V344000; Jun. 27, 2011

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V343000; 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
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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Indian Vintage Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 6, 2016   Gasoline Fuel System 23,746
Jun. 17, 2016   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 18,367
Aug. 30, 2013   Wheels:rim 861
Jun. 27, 2011   Structure:motorcycle Kickstand/center Stand 699
Jun. 27, 2011   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 699


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Indian Vintage Model Years

Model# Recalls
2017 Indian Vintage 1
2016 Indian Vintage 2
2015 Indian Vintage 2
2014 Indian Vintage 2
2013 Indian Vintage 1
2012 Indian Vintage 1
2011 Indian Vintage 3
2010 Indian Vintage 3