2012 INDIAN VINTAGE Recall

Campaign:

13V391000 on 09/02/2013

Component:

Wheels:rim

Manufactured:

12/09/2008 - 10/31/2012

Affected:

861

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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