2009 Indian Chief Standard
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2009 Indian Chief Standard. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10208642Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
- 10189626EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- 10055613Models between 2008-2012 may have defective rear wheel. 06/19/14*Lj
- 10055299Indian motorcycle: see document search button for owner letter. At time of production, some motorcycles were assembled using rear defective wheel, where the rim IS cracked and a loss of premature air may occur and lose control. Model 2009-2013.
- 10030064Indian motorcycle: engine oil level check. No model or model years listed.
- 10030026Indian motorcycle: transmission oil level check. Model and model years not listed.
- 10030025Indian motorcycle: the rear shock absorber on the motorcycle can be adjusted for the weight the motorcycle IS carrying. To adjust the shock absorber spring, you will need an appropriate spanner wrench. No model or model years listed.