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NHTSA Recall 18V416000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,185 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Indian Scout.

4,185
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (July 16)
NHTSA campaign18V416000
Manufacturer campaignI-18-07
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Report receivedJune 19, 2018
Owner notificationJuly 16, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V416000

Make and modelModel years
Indian Scout2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.