2009-2013 Indian BLACKHAWK/BLACKHAWK DARK/BOMBER +10 - Wheels recall

Model years: 2009-2013
Makes: Indian
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential units affected: 861 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2013-08-30

Affected vehicles

2013 Indian CHIEF
2013 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC
2013 Indian DARK HORSE
2012 Indian CHIEF
2012 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC
2012 Indian DARK HORSE
2011 Indian BLACKHAWK
2011 Indian BLACKHAWK DARK
2011 Indian CLASSIC
2011 Indian DARK HORSE
2011 Indian ROADMASTER
2011 Indian VINTAGE
2010 Indian BOMBER
2010 Indian CLASSIC
2010 Indian DARK HORSE
2010 Indian ROADMASTER
2010 Indian VINTAGE
2009 Indian CHIEF DELUXE
2009 Indian CHIEF ROADMASTER
2009 Indian CHIEF STANDARD
2009 Indian CHIEF VINTAGE

What’s the problem?

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 could happen?

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.

What’s the 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.