INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2009: WHEELS:RIM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V391000

Make Model Year
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-04 2013-08-30 2013-09-03

Production Dates: 2008-12-10 - 2012-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company

Component: WHEELS:RIM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 861

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.