Vehicle recall 13V391000 · August 30, 2013
Indian Dark Horse, Chief and 11 more models
The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V391000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2013
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 861
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Rim
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Indian Chief Classic (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- 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 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 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.