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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V142000·Announced 2015-03-11

Indian Recalls 2015 Scout Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2015 Scout models because a rear brake master cylinder defect may cause reduced or lost braking power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a complete loss of braking power, which the source text explicitly links to an increased risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured between May 12, 2014, and April 9, 2015. The affected vehicles include specific serial numbers ending in N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS.

The recall is due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder that may result in a reduction or complete loss of rear brake power. This defect can lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN SCOUT
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
987

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SCOUT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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