Indian Scout Bobber problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2023: 3 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #22V837000 · 2022 · 7,812 units
Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 scout, scout bobber sixty, scout bobber, scout icon, scout sixty, scout bobber twenty, scout bobber icon, 2022 scout rogue sixty, chief, chief bobber, chief bobber dark horse, chief dark horse, scout rogue, super chief, and super chief limited motorcycles. the fuel pump may fail while riding.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 6, 2022. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-22-06.
Service Brakes #20V454000 · 2020 · 2,742 units
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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes #19V156000 · 2019 · 2,072 units
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.
Fix: 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.
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