Indian 2009–2011 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled June 27, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11V343000 · Indian
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
699 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Indian BLACKHAWK · Indian BLACKHAWK DARK · Indian BOMBER · Indian CHIEF DELUXE · Indian CHIEF ROADMASTER · Indian CHIEF STANDARD · Indian CHIEF VINTAGE · Indian CLASSIC · Indian DARK HORSE · Indian ROADMASTER · Indian VINTAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Indian Motorcycle Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →