CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Indian Scout has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2018 Indian Scout recalls
Air in ABS Brakes Can Reduce Stopping Power
Certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles may have air trapped in the anti-lock brake system left over from the assembly process.
Most common 2018 Indian Scout problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
What owners report
THE BIKE HAS DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND ITS A DANGER TO SAFETY AND MY LIFE. WHEN I TRIED TO CALL INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LAKELAND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME. I CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO CALL BACK LATER.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INDIAN SCOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WHEN MAKING TURNS. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN LOW GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LEXINGTON (1973 BRYANT RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509, (877) 497-8617), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45. THE VIN
2018 Indian Scout questions
Does the 2018 Indian Scout have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Indian Scout: Air in ABS Brakes Can Reduce Stopping Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Indian Scout?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Indian Scout has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.