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2017 Indian Scout problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
27

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Recalls 1

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported June 19, 2018 · 4,185 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Indian Scout 27

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Indian Scout.

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How many recalls does the 2017 Indian Scout have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

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