The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V156000·Announced 2019-03-01

Indian Recalls 2019 Scout Motorcycles Due to Brake Performance Issues

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2019 Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty models because trapped air in the brake system may reduce performance and increase 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 brake system defect that can increase the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). The recall involves 2,072 vehicles.

The defect is caused by air that may remain trapped within the brake system after the manufacturing process. This trapped air can possibly reduce brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. 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 SIXTY, SCOUT, SCOUT BOBBER
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,072

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 (3)

  • SCOUT SIXTY
  • SCOUT
  • SCOUT BOBBER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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