2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Chief Classic | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Dark Horse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Published November 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 2, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V721000, published November 2, 2015. Recalling firm: Indian Motorcycle Company; 2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Chief Classic | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Dark Horse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INDIAN
- Model
- CHIEF CLASSIC
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Lot
- 2015 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC | 2015 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2015 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2015 INDIAN ROADMASTER | 2016 INDIAN CHIEF CLASSIC | 2016 INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE | 2016 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN | 2016 INDIAN ROADMASTER | 2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Indian Chief Classic | 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Chief Classic | 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 2016 Indian Chieftain | 2016 Indian Roadmaster | 2016 Indian Dark Horse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V721000 on November 2, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INDIAN. Model: CHIEF CLASSIC.