Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 15V-721 · Indian vehicles
Indian Motorcycle Company recall 15V-721 covers 7,614 Indian vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V721000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2015 to October 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.