NHTSA Recall 13V391000: Rim (wheels)
Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 861 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Indian Blackhawk.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V391000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS › RIM |
| Report received | August 30, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V391000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Blackhawk | 2011 |
| Indian Blackhawk Dark | 2011 |
| Indian Bomber | 2010 |
| Indian Chief | 2012, 2013 |
| Indian Chief Classic | 2012, 2013 |
| 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, 2012, 2013 |
| 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.