Vehicle recall 19V156000 · March 1, 2019
Indian Scout, Scout Bobber and 1 more model
After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V156000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2019
- Filed by
- Indian Motorcycle Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- I-18-07
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,072
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Indian Scout (2019): 2019
- Indian Scout Bobber (2019): 2019
- Indian Scout Sixty (2019): 2019
Has your Indian been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Indian dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.