The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19E007000·Announced 2019-02-05

Indian Motorcycle Recalls Scout Models Due to Brake Lever Defect

Indian Motorcycle is recalling Scout and Scout Bobber models because an accessory brake lever may apply the front brake unintentionally, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The recall affects 2015-2019 Indian Scout models and 2018-2019 Indian Scout Bobber models. The defect involves the accessory brake lever adjustment screw, which may have been set incorrectly.

This incorrect setting can cause the front brake to apply unintentionally while riding. As the brake applies, it can continue until the front wheel locks up, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2019. Owners can contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information. Indian's recall number is I-19-01.

The recalled product

Product
INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER, SCOUT
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
60

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 (2)

  • SCOUT BOBBER
  • SCOUT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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