2009 Indian Chief Standard Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Indian Chief Standard has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Chief Standard?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Indian Chief Standard recalls

Wheels:Rim

Recall 13V391Aug 30, 2013861 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 11V343Jun 27, 2011699 vehicles affected

Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand

Recall 11V344Jun 27, 2011699 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Indian Chief Standard problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2011-10-25, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 11V343000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH) AND 11V344000 (STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND) HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE DEALER WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH HAVING THE NECESSARY PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE SHIPPED TO THE FACILITY. AFTER THREE MONTHS, THE PARTS WERE SHIPPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 12/12/11*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHILE RIDING THE BIKE AT LOW SPEEDS, IT WILL STALL AT TIMES. 01/03/12

2009 Indian Chief Standard questions

Does the 2009 Indian Chief Standard have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Indian Chief Standard: Wheels:Rim; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Indian Chief Standard?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Structure (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Indian Chief Standard has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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