CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
- Risk
- Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
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. Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness.
Reduced braking performance raises the risk of a crash, because the motorcycle may not stop as quickly or as predictably as intended. Owners should be aware of this risk and have the issue corrected promptly.
Indian will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system free of charge. For questions, contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-18-07. You can also check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Scout | 20172018 |
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