INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Indian Motorcycle Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19E007000 SAFETY RECALL
60 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2019
Safety Issue:

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.

Potential Risk:
The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local INDIAN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: INDIAN
Mfg Campaign: I-19-01
Notice Date: Apr 24, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2019

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Indian Motorcycle Company
Campaign: 11398231 Other
Feb 27, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.

Manufacturer: INDIAN
Mfg Campaign: 11398231
Notice Date: Feb 27, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2021

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