2019 Indian Scout, 2019 Indian Scout Bobber, 2019 Indian Scout Sixty Recall: After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake…
NHTSA campaign 20V454000 · Service Brakes · filed Aug 4, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Scout | 2019 |
| Indian | Scout Bobber | 2019 |
| Indian | Scout Sixty | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V454000 (manufacturer number I-18-07). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.