2015-2016 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC/CHIEF VINTAGE/CHIEFTAIN +2 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V721000
7,614 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- Indian
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Potential units affected
- 7,614 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-11-02
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC
- 2016 Indian CHIEF VINTAGE
- 2016 Indian CHIEFTAIN
- 2016 Indian DARK HORSE
- 2016 Indian ROADMASTER
- 2015 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC
- 2015 Indian CHIEF VINTAGE
- 2015 Indian CHIEFTAIN
- 2015 Indian ROADMASTER
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
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.
What’s the fix?
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.