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Indian Motorcycle rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.

NHTSA campaign 13V-391 · Reported August 30, 2013 · 861 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Indian Motorcycle Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Deluxe, Chief Roadmaster, Chief Vintage, Roadmaster and Vintage
VEHICLES AFFECTED
861
REMEDY
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Indian Motorcycle Company reported a problem with the wheels rim. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear rim may crack and cause a loss of air pressure.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear rim, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-391.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2013Indian Motorcycle Chief
2012–2013Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic
2009Indian Motorcycle Chief Deluxe
2009Indian Motorcycle Chief Roadmaster
2009Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage
2010–2011Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster
2010–2011Indian Motorcycle Vintage

What changed

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