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HighNHTSA·21V681000·Announced 2021-09-02

Indian Recalls 2020 Scout Bobber Sixty for Inoperable Brake Lights

Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2020 Scout Bobber Sixty models because an ECU update may have disabled brake lights, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 risk-of-harm product (inoperable brake lights increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain 2020 Scout Bobber Sixty motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where an engine control unit (ECU) update may have caused the brake lights to become inoperable.

Inoperable brake lights can increase the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to inspect their brake lights and not ride the motorcycle if the lights are not functioning.

Dealers will re-flash the ECU free of charge if the brake lights are not working. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 27, 2021. 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 SIXTY
Brand
INDIAN
Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
177

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 BOBBER SIXTY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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