The 2009 Indian Chief Standard has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,259 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS13V3910002013-08-30861 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 contact Indian at 1-888-704-5290.
STRUCTURE11V3440002011-06-27699 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING11V3430002011-06-27699 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…
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
1
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
1
Total complaints3
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Indian Chief Standard as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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