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NHTSA Recall 20V454000: Service brakes

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,742 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Indian Scout.

2,742
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2020
owners notified (August 19)
NHTSA campaign20V454000
Manufacturer campaignI-18-07
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES
Report receivedAugust 4, 2020
Owner notificationAugust 19, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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 NHTSA Recall number 19V-156.

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 20V454000

Make and modelModel years
Indian Scout2019
Indian Scout Bobber2019
Indian Scout Sixty2019

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.