The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Chief Classic | 2015, 2016 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2015, 2016 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2015, 2016 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 2016 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2015, 2016 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Chief Classic | 2015 | 0 | 4 |
| Indian Chief Classic | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| Indian Chief Vintage | 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| Indian Chieftain | 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| Indian Dark Horse | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2015 | 3 | 5 |
| Indian Roadmaster | 2016 | 4 | 5 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2015
22 of the 863 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2015 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Indian Motorcycle Company filed 30 campaigns in all.
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| 15V788000 23 Nov 2015 | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 15V733000 5 Nov 2015 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 15V700000 23 Oct 2015 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 15V667000 16 Oct 2015 | Spartan Motors USA |
| 15V583000 22 Sept 2015 | KYMCO USA |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015