NHTSA recall 11V344000
Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Indian Blackhawk and 10 more
Reported Jun 27, 2011699 vehicles affectedINDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
The defect
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 remedy
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.