NHTSA Recall 11V343000: Switch (exterior lighting)
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 699 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Indian Blackhawk.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V343000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | June 27, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V343000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Blackhawk | 2011 |
| Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2011 |
| Indian Bomber | 2010 |
| Indian Chief Deluxe | 2009 |
| Indian Chief Roadmaster | 2009 |
| Indian Chief Standard | 2009 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2009 |
| Indian Classic | 2010, 2011 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 2010, 2011 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2010, 2011 |
| Indian Vintage | 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.