The defect
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.
The risk
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Indian Scout | 2019 |
| Indian Scout Bobber | 2019 |
| Indian Scout Sixty | 2019 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Scout | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Indian Scout Bobber | 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| Indian Scout Sixty | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2020
14 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the service brakes; Indian Motorcycle Company filed 30 campaigns in all.
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| 20V323000 4 Jun 2020 | Braun Ambulances |
| 20V313000 28 May 2020 | Frazer |
| 20V291000 20 May 2020 | Halcore Group, Inc. |
| 20V284000 20 May 2020 | REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020