Indian Motorcycle Company | NHTSA Recall #11V343000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V343000 by Indian Motorcycle Company. Includes 699 affected units, BODY CONTROL MODULE, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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 overload condition.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V343000
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company
Report Received Date: 2011-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Body control module
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 699

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 overload condition.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8b2h.24ps_w6pr
NHTSA ID: 11V343000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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