2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
The 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:RIM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), and Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD, potentially affecting up to 2,259 vehicles.
Recall 13V391000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 861 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 11V343000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 699 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V344000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 699 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent 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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD
- 2009 INDIAN CHIEF STANDARD (current)
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints