Indian Blackhawk Dark problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2011–2011: 3 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
Recent recalls
Wheels #13V391000 · 2013 · 861 units
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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting #11V343000 · 2011 · 699 units
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.
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.
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.
Structure #11V344000 · 2011 · 699 units
Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 indian motorcycles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays." the side stand may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the motorcycle is moving forward.
Risk: If the stand does not fold rearward and upward while the motorcycle moves forward, the driver's ability to control the motorcycle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side stand free of charge. the safety recall began on august 4, 2011. owners may contact indian at 651-408-7579.
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