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Indian Chief Standard Recall 13V391: Wheels:Rim

NHTSA campaign 13V391, reported August 30, 2013, 861 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V391Indian Motorcycle Company
Component
WHEELS:RIM
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Indian Blackhawk2011
Indian Blackhawk Dark2011
Indian Bomber2010
Indian Chief20122013
Indian Chief Classic20122013
Indian Chief Deluxe2009
Indian Chief Roadmaster2009
Indian Chief Standard2009
Indian Chief Vintage2009
Indian Classic20102011
Indian Dark Horse2010201120122013
Indian Roadmaster20102011
Indian Vintage20102011