Vehicle recall 11V344000 · June 27, 2011
Indian Classic, Dark Horse and 9 more models
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…
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 11V344000
- 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
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
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.