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2009-2013 Indian Blackhawk, Indian Blackhawk Dark and others recall: rim

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on August 30, 2013. It covers about 861 vehicles.

vehicles affected
861
reported
Aug 30, 2013
owners notified
Apr 4, 2014

Wheels: rim

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 13V391000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V391000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Indian Blackhawk, Indian Blackhawk Dark and others rim?

Yes. Recall 13V391000, reported on August 30, 2013, covers about 861 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V391000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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