The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V454000·Announced 2020-08-04

Indian Recalls 2019 Scout Motorcycles Due to Brake Performance Issues

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber 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 structural vehicle defect (brake performance) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). The recall involves 2,742 vehicles.

The defect is caused by air that may remain trapped within the brake system after the manufacturing process. This trapped air can reduce brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2020. 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 BOBBER, SCOUT, SCOUT SIXTY
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,742

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 BOBBER
  • SCOUT
  • SCOUT SIXTY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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