Indian Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Dark Horse and 1 more (2015-2016): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 15V721000 · Nov 2, 2015 · Indian Motorcycle Company
7,614
vehicles affected
7,614
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V721000
- Date
- Nov 2, 2015
- Maker
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Units affected
- 7,614
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Chief Classic | 2015-2016 |
| Indian | Chieftain | 2015-2016 |
| Indian | Chief Vintage | 2015-2016 |
| Indian | Dark Horse | 2016 |
| Indian | Roadmaster | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V721000?
5 models: Indian Chief Classic (2015-2016), Indian Chieftain (2015-2016), Indian Chief Vintage (2015-2016) and 2 more, about 7,614 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V721000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.