Complaints & Recalls
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2 RecallsThese 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
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: I-19-01
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintIndian Motorcycle Company
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11398231
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2021
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