Indian Scout recalls

There are 17 safety recalls on record for the Indian Scout, covering 53,955 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Indian Scout recalls by model year

2025 1 2022 1 2021 1 2019 2 2018 1 2017 1 2015 1 2003 4 2002 7 2001 7 2000 1 1999 1

All recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): softwareReported December 23, 2024 · 4,926 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Risk: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.

Recall number 24V970000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 11, 2022 · 7,812 vehicles affected

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

Service brakesReported August 4, 2020 · 2,742 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify 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 August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency Recall number 19V‑156.

Recall number 20V454000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported March 1, 2019 · 2,072 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 19V156000 · Recall details

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported March 11, 2015 · 987 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1‑877‑204‑3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.

Recall number 15V142000 · Recall details

StructureReported August 4, 2003 · 6,570 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break.
Risk: This could cause the fender mount to fail resulting in the fender coming into contact with the wheel, resulting in the rider to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will bolt a bracket onto each front fork. This bracket will hold the fender mount in place even if the weld fails. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact indian at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 03V286000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported July 22, 2003 · 6,173 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or fall off.
Risk: This could cause a loss of visibility to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact imc at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 03V258000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported April 4, 2003 · 1,643 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. Vent tube clogging can cause interruption of fuel flow to the carburetor, causing the engine to stop. A clogged vent tube may also cause pressure to build up in the gas tank and push a small amount of gas out of the fuel filler cap seal.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the present of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the current vent tube with a longer tube repositioned to prevent clogging. Owner notification began april 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 03V130000 · Recall details

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported February 10, 2003 · 7,947 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator.
Risk: This condition can potentially cause the regulator to catch on fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, if necessary, replace the regulator. Owner notification began february 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 03V039000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported November 15, 2002 · 5,464 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike.
Risk: If this happens while the motorcycle is in use, the rider could be injured by the windshield.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshields. Owner notification began january 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1‑888‑899‑2997.

Recall number 02V311000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported July 8, 2002 · 590 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength.
Risk: Under repeated heavy loads, the rear axle could deform causing excessive wear in the rear wheel bearings potentially leading to overheating and seizing of the bearings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axles on these motorcycles. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian at 1‑408‑846‑7228.

Recall number 02V180000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported July 2, 2002 · 1,189 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. In both cases, these bolts may not be of sufficient strength over time to clamp the front fork to the axle tightly enough to prevent axle rotation.
Risk: If the axle is allowed to rotate, the axle could come out of the right front fork, collapsing the front end, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front forks to determine whether the pinch bolts are 1/4" or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. If the forks are clamped with 1/4" bolts, the dealer will replace the forks with forks designed with 5/16" bolts. If the forks are clamped with 5/16" stainless steel pinch bolts, the dealer will replace the bolts with 5/16" bolts made of zinc plated steel. Owner notification began july 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian at 1‑408‑846‑7228.

Recall number 02V176000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported March 21, 2002 · 907 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate.
Risk: Fuel can escape from the tank, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gas tanks with tanks that have a redesigned mounting bracket. Owner notification began march 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact indian motorcycle at 1‑408‑846‑7228.

Recall number 02V083000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported February 5, 2002 · 146 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production.
Risk: This clogging prevents the venting system from allowing pressure to escape from the gas tank, which could result in gas flowing back into the carburetor and possibly spilling onto the ground.
Remedy: All motorcycles have been inspected and, if necessary, corrected. This campaign is 100% completed.

Recall number 02V038000 · Recall details

Tires: tubeReported September 3, 2000 · 418 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The inner tube being used on the front tire was under-sized.
Risk: This condition can cause possible deflation of the tube, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace existing inner front tire tube with a larger tube.

Recall number 00V251000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported August 7, 2000 · 184 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Possible positive battery cable chaffing can cause the cable to ground to frame, allowing possible interruption to the ignition system. Motorcycle can crank, but not start.
Risk: Without the additional insulation, the motorcycle poses a risk to safety, with possible interruption of the ignition system.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional insulation on the positive battery cable.

Recall number 00V214000 · Recall details

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Indian Scout have?

17, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes.

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