No sooner has Polaris taken over the Indian motorcycle brand than Transport Canada issues a recall on a number of the classic marque’s recent models. At issue are a faulty headlight switch and sidestand. Full details from Transport Canada below.
Transport Canada Recall # 2011273
Recall Details
On certain motorcycles, if the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another (high beam to low beam, or low beam to high beam), both headlamps would be ON simultaneously during the transition phase. This could cause the Body Control Module (BCM) to falsely identify an overload condition, and attempt to protect the circuit by removing voltage from the headlight circuit. Loss of headlamp illumination, should it occur during a rainy day, or during hours of darkness, could compromise the rider’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the BCM with an updated version.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
INDIAN CHIEF BLACKHAWK 2011
INDIAN CHIEF BLACKHAWK DARK 2011
INDIAN CHIEF BOMBER 2010
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2010, 2011
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2010 2011
INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE 2009
INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER 2009, 2010, 2011
INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD 2009
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2009, 2010, 2011
Transport Canada Recall # 2011274
Recall Details
On certain motorcycles, the side stand may not retract if contact is made with the ground while the vehicle is in motion. This could disrupt the stability of the motorcycle, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the side stand with an updated version.
Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
INDIAN CHIEF BLACKHAWK 2011
INDIAN CHIEF BLACKHAWK DARK 2011
INDIAN CHIEF BOMBER 2010
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2010, 2011
INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE 2010, 2011
INDIAN CHIEF DELUXE 2009
INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER 2009, 2010, 2011
INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD 2009
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2009, 2010, 2011
