Indian recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is 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.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Indian Chief Classic 2015–2016
- Indian Chief Vintage 2015–2016
- Indian Chieftain 2015–2016
- Indian Dark Horse 2016
- Indian Roadmaster 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V721000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 5, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,614
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 2, 2015 to Oct 23, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- I-15-04
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 19, 2022
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting May 1, 2019
- Indian recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2018
- Indian recall: Exterior lighting Oct 27, 2017
- Indian recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 6, 2016
- Indian recall: Electrical system Jun 17, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.