NHTSA Recall 15V721000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V721000; Date: Nov. 2, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Indian Chief Classic; 2016 Indian Chief Classic; 2015 Indian Chief Vintage; 2016 Indian Chief Vintage; 2015 Indian Chieftain; 2016 Indian Chieftain; 2016 Indian Dark Horse; 2015 Indian Roadmaster; 2016 Indian Roadmaster
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Indian Motorcycle Company
Affected Units:: 7,611
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 2015
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