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...
2009-2009 · 1 model year
Indian Chief Standard Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Indian Chief Standard across 1 model year, and it has 3 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Chief Standard complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | - |
Most common Chief Standard problems
Indian Chief Standard recalls 3
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...
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...
Latest Chief Standard complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 indian chief standard motorcycle. The contact stated that in an attempt to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v343000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) and 11v344000 (structure:motorcycle kickstand/center stand) he was advised that the dealer was having issues with having the necessary parts needed for the repairs to be shipped to the facility. After three months, the parts were shipped. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileage was 8,000. Updated 12/12/11*lj the consumer also stated while riding the bike at low speeds, it will stall at times. 01/03/12
Questions about the Indian Chief Standard
Which Indian Chief Standard years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Indian Chief Standard problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Indian Chief Standard have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Indian Chief Standard model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data