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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
- Risk
- Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
Recall number 18V416000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Indian Scout 27
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 Help Center article provides details regarding how to remove and replace the headlamp bulb...
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- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the...
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat...
- 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...
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Is the 2017 Indian Scout reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Indian Scout.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Indian Scout?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Scout have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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