- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Indian Roadmaster Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Indian Roadmaster have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2013 for the rim.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Roadmaster year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Indian Roadmaster recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 contacts the ground when the motorcycle is moving forward.
- The risk
- If the stand does not fold rearward and upward while the motorcycle moves forward, the driver's ability to control the motorcycle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the side stand free of charge. The safety recall began on august 4, 2011. Owners may contact indian at 651-408-7579.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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Indian Roadmaster: every year compared
All Roadmaster yearsQuestions about the 2011 Indian Roadmaster
Does the 2011 Indian Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Indian Roadmaster: rim (August 2013); kickstand / center stand (June 2011); switch (June 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Indian Roadmaster had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Indian Roadmaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Indian Roadmaster year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Roadmaster years have the most complaints?
2017 (9), 2016 (4), 2015 (3). See every Indian Roadmaster year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Indian Roadmaster has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data