Polaris Chief: Possibility Of Brake Failure
Polaris is recalling 26 Chief motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom because the rear master cylinder may not seal properly, which could cause loss of brake pressure and eventual brake failure. The defect increases the risk of accidents. Polaris will replace the rear master cylinder piston assembly on affected machines.
- Recalling firm
- POLARIS
- Product
- Vehicles: POLARIS CHIEF. Units affected: 26
- Reason
- The primary cup seal located in the rear master cylinder may not fully seal into the master cylinder bore. Riders of affected machines may experience a loss of brake pressure to the rear brake calliper resulting eventually in brake failure. If the concern occurs it can increase the risk of an incident. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the rear master cylinder piston assembly with an updated part.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-11-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/336a4d9c-1a59-43f1-b2b1-08698c1f598d