Service brakes
- Component
- Service brakes
- Manufacturer
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Vehicles affected
- 2,072
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-03-01
- Owners notified
- 2019-03-07
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.