NHTSA Campaign 15V721000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Issued by Indian Motorcycle Company · Reported Nov 2, 2015 · 7,614 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Consequence

A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2015 7,614
INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC 2016 7,614
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2015 7,614
INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE 2016 7,614
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 2015 7,614
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN 2016 7,614
INDIAN DARK HORSE 2016 7,614
INDIAN ROADMASTER 2015 7,614
INDIAN ROADMASTER 2016 7,614

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V721000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.