Vehicle recall 11V343000 · June 27, 2011
Indian Classic, Dark Horse and 9 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V343000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2011
- Filed by
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 4, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 699
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Blackhawk (2011): 2011
- Indian Blackhawk Dark (2011): 2011
- Indian Bomber (2010): 2010
- Indian Chief Deluxe (2009): 2009
- Indian Chief Roadmaster (2009): 2009
- Indian Chief Standard (2009): 2009
- Indian Chief Vintage (2009): 2009
- Indian Classic (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Indian Dark Horse (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Indian Roadmaster (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Indian Vintage (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your Indian been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Indian dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.