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Indian Motorcycle 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V-721 · Reported November 2, 2015 · 7,614 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain and Roadmaster
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,614
REMEDY
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Indian Motorcycle Company reported a problem with the foundation components master cylinder. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-721.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2015–2016Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic
2015–2016Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage
2015–2016Indian Motorcycle Chieftain
2015–2016Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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