CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber 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 will notify 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 August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall number 19V-156.
- 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 2019 motorcycles with anti-lock brakes may have air trapped inside the brake system left over from manufacturing. This air can reduce brake performance, which raises the risk of a crash.
The fix is free. Dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed on the front and rear ABS to remove the trapped air. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, but you can also contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 and reference recall number 1-18-07. This recall expands on earlier NHTSA recall 19V-156. Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair at an authorized dealer.
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 |