CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian has notified owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. 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
Some 2019 Indian Scout motorcycles with anti-lock brakes may have air trapped inside the brake system from the manufacturing process. That air can reduce brake performance, which raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized Indian dealer will bleed the brake fluid from the front and rear ABS to remove the trapped air. The repair is free. If you own one of these motorcycles, contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number I-18-07, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Indian Scout | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Indian Scout Bobber | 2019 |
| Indian Scout Sixty | 2019 |