Motorcycle speedometer failed. The speedometer on the motorcycle contains vital information such as speed, gear, mileage, lighting status, fuel level, the check engine light, amongst other pieces of information. The manufacturer has a defect with the speedometers which allows water to enter the speedometer housing and then short the circuit, causing total failure. This incident is not isolated and has been a known issue for Indian Motorcycles over the last decade. An online search will show several forms and people inquiring on the same issue, only to have the same problem of moisture shorting the system. Indian has to be aware of this issue and refusing to issue a recall to correct this very important issue. The equipment is available to be inspected. This is a safety concern due to not being able to monitor the necessary equipment of the motorcycle. The equipment has not been take to a dealer at this time. The equipment did not give any notification before going out. The only sign was seeing some moisture building up behind the lense of the housing, it then went out shortly after while driving. The motorcycle still functions, just does not display any information. The moisture was first notice about a month before the equipment stopped working.
The worst 2021 Indian Scout Bobber problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V837000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on...
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- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and...
- Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
What 2021 Indian Scout Bobber owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is a cap on the mph needle that fell off and rolls around the bottom of the speedometer inside. I was riding and all the sudden a red light is illuminating which caused me to lose focus on the road wondering what happened and why this light is now on. No inspections have been made yet. No warning the cap just fell off and rolls inside of the speedometer.
When bike gets wet the right turn signal blinks, and will not cancel. Turn bike of then the left one starts blinking, when cancelled the right one will start blinking, and will not cancel. I had to drive 300 miles with the hazards on without turn signals. Also the bright indicator goes on, and off with the brights off.
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Questions about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber
Is the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber, 1.5 times a typical Scout Bobber model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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