The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V416000·Announced 2018-06-19

Indian Recalls 2017-2018 Scout Motorcycles Due to Brake System Air

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2017-2018 Scout models because air in the ABS system may reduce brake effectiveness, 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The recall involves the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), which may have air left in the system after the assembly process.

Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the specified model years and variants.

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service 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
4,185

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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