Indian Chief Standard recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Indian Chief Standard, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Aug 30, 2013Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 10 other models — Wheels
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.
13V391000 · 861 units · Indian Motorcycle Company
- Jun 27, 2011Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 8 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
11V343000 · 699 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Jun 27, 2011Crash risk2011 Indian Blackhawk, 2011 Indian Blackhawk Dark, 2010 Indian Bomber and 8 other models — Structure
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.
11V344000 · 699 units · INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY