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#BS-2009-INDCHI-28782009 Indian Chief Roadmaster
Based on reports from 2 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Structure (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
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.
WHEELS:RIM
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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