INDIAN SCOUT 2017: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19E007000

Make Model Year
INDIAN SCOUT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-24 2019-02-05 2019-02-08

Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-19-01

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 60

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.