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NHTSA Recall 24V970000: Software (engine and engine cooling)

Indian Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,926 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Indian Scout.

4,926
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (January 29)
NHTSA campaign24V970000
Manufacturer campaignI-24-11
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedDecember 23, 2024
Owner notificationJanuary 29, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V970000

Make and modelModel years
Indian Scout2025
Indian Scout Sixty2025

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.