Indian Motorcycle to Recall Certain Scout Motorcycles

Indian will notify owners and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge.

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: Jul 13, 2018

Indian Motorcycle announced a recall of the 2017-18 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty and Scout Bobber motorcycles due to air in the anti-lock brake system. Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall NHTSA campaign number is 18V416000 for the Indian Motorcycle Company manufacturer. Parts being recalled are service brakes and hydraulic.

The potential number of units affected is estimated at 4,185.

Indian will notify owners and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge.

Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian’s number for this recall is I-18-07.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Royal Enfield Introduces Global Rentals and Tours

The rental program extends to 60-plus destinations.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 19, 2024

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