Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Chief Classic +3 more: Brakes

Affects Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage, Chief Classic, Roadmaster, Chieftain, Chief · 2015 — about 431 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain motorcycles, the primary cup seal in the rear master cylinder could tear. If this were to occur, brake fluid pressure to the rear caliper would be reduced, and the performance of the rear brake would be degraded. This would increase stopping distances and could affect braking control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational