NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Indian Scout Bobber has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Indian Scout Bobber owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber, describing incidents dated February 15, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11398231 · Filed
REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.
Unintentional Front Brake Application
NHTSA #19E007000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported February 5, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Potentially affected: 60 vehicles
Repair completion: 28.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Indian campaign I-19-01 · Owners notified April 24, 2019
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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