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Recall 11V-343: 2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark and 9 more

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jun 27, 2011, covering about 699 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-343
Report date
Jun 27, 2011
Vehicles affected
699
Owners notified
Aug 4, 2011

The problem

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 may be on momentarily and the BCM interprets this as an overload condition.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the BCM free of charge. The safety recall began on august 4, 2011. Owners may contact polaris at 1-651-408-7579.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerINDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
ComponentExterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V343000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Indian Blackhawk2011All years
Indian Blackhawk Dark2011All years
Indian Bomber2010All years
Indian Chief Deluxe2009All years
Indian Chief Roadmaster2009All years
Indian Chief Standard2009All years
Indian Chief Vintage2009All years
Indian Classic2010, 2011All years
Indian Dark Horse2010, 2011All years
Indian Roadmaster2010, 2011All years
Indian Vintage2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-343?

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 may be on momentarily and the BCM interprets this as an overload condition.

How is recall 11V-343 fixed?

Dealers will replace the BCM free of charge. The safety recall began on august 4, 2011. Owners may contact polaris at 1-651-408-7579.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.