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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2016 Indian Scout Recalls

The 2016 Indian Scout has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Indian Scout built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

Recalls
1

NHTSA campaigns

Owner complaints
6

filed with NHTSA

Crashes reported
0

in complaints

NHTSA crash test
Not rated

1 recall on the 2016 Indian Scout

SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA 19E007000
The defect
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
The risk
The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.

Reported May 2, 2019 by Indian Motorcycle Company

What owners report about the 2016 Indian Scout

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 Indian Scout with NHTSA.

Most complained about

  • Electrical System3
  • Service Brakes2
  • Unknown Or Other1
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
  • Steering1
  • Power Train1
  • Fuel/Propulsion System1

Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.

Checking your own motorcycle

A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2016 Indian Scout built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.

Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.

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