2016 Indian Scout
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2016 Indian Scout. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Service brakes · Unknown or other
2016 indian scout, 3036 miles experiencing trouble starting and running terrible. after having to make a sudden stop when a car in front of another vehicle decided to turn suddenly with no warning. The ABS light stays on and will not go off. when stopping the motorcycle slid and the back tire…
2016 indian scout, 3036 miles experiencing trouble starting and running terrible. after having to make a sudden stop when a car in front of another vehicle decided to turn suddenly with no warning. The ABS light stays on and will not go off. when stopping the motorcycle slid and the back tire squealed and bike died in middle of street so it appears the ABS brakes are not functioning correctly. luckily, I'D left plenty of room between me and other vehicle and avoided a collision. after suddenly stopping it died and sputtered and it didn't want to start. it took about 5 tries with traffic backing up behind me to get it going again. I had trouble with it not wanting to start periodically last year but its worse and more consistent. This all occurred on a two lane, very curvy, and hilly road. a very dangerous situation to be in on this road.
- Electronic stability control (esc)
My 2016 indian scout sixty has only 1,526 miles on it. I purchased it, and took delivery on nov. 1ST, 2016. While riding my motorcycle one day recently, it started to run rough. It frequently sounded like it misfired, plus when I rolled out on the throttle at takeoff, and at cruising speeds, it…
My 2016 indian scout sixty has only 1,526 miles on it. I purchased it, and took delivery on nov. 1ST, 2016. While riding my motorcycle one day recently, it started to run rough. It frequently sounded like it misfired, plus when I rolled out on the throttle at takeoff, and at cruising speeds, it would be delayed in response, instead of instantly, which it always did before. I would have to give more throttle when taking off from standstill just to avoid stalling the engine.finally when I got home, the front end of the baffles of the exhaust was turned blue, meaning the engine was running lean, creating excess high heat. The baffles were chrome colored before this. While riding, the engine light came on as well, and their was a check engine code # 3056. I looked up the code, and it indicated an oxygen sensor went bad. This should not happen to a well maintained motorcycle, with only 1,526 total miles on it. That IS one thousand, five hundred twenty six miles to avoid any confusion. The age of the motorcycle IS irrelevant. As of now, polaris indicates no recalls on this specific problem, and that IS why I'm reporting it. Polaris needs to cover 100% the cost of this repair.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2016 indian scout 900. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact attempted to slow down by depressing the rear brake pedal; however, the motorcycle did not stop. The contact had to use the front brake to stop the vehicle. The motorcycle was driven to indian motorcycle…
TL* the contact owns a 2016 indian scout 900. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact attempted to slow down by depressing the rear brake pedal; however, the motorcycle did not stop. The contact had to use the front brake to stop the vehicle. The motorcycle was driven to indian motorcycle redlands (215 e redlands blvd, redlands, ca 92373) where it was diagnosed that the brake cylinder seal failed and needed replacement. The motorcycle was going to be repaired within the next seven days when parts become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 641932. The approximate failure mileage was 8,080.
- Electrical system
The electrical connection to the tail light assembly (brake light and turn signals) and the main chassis harness was not properly fastened by the factory, and failed after rubbing on the rear tire from being unproperly fastened. The bike lost safety signals and became a safety hazard on the road.
- Steering
I bought a new leftover 2016 scout ABS on april 8, 2017 from the marietta, ga dealership. on april 19, 2017, I had to semi-panic stop and brake really hard when an SUV pulled out directly in front of me. I was driving in a straight line at about 30 mph in an urban setting. once I began…
I bought a new leftover 2016 scout ABS on april 8, 2017 from the marietta, ga dealership. on april 19, 2017, I had to semi-panic stop and brake really hard when an SUV pulled out directly in front of me. I was driving in a straight line at about 30 mph in an urban setting. once I began accelerating again, I noticed the left handgrip had broken loose, slid toward the end of the handlebar, and was only holding on by a couple of inches. it could have easily led to a potential accident while trying to accelerate with a loss of equalizing hand pressure on the left side of the bar. on the rest of the ride home, it turned very freely. it was very loose taking almost no force to remove/replace it. had I let go of the left grip for more than a few seconds, the wind and vibration would've slid it completely off. it IS not a stretch fit handgrip. upon inspection, there was only about a 2" to 3" inch squiggle of adhesive residue only on the upper part of the bar. I had been riding in the rain the day before. it was still a little wet inside the handgrip. that may be an extenuating factor, but still not a good excuse for it to come off only 11 days after purchase. it may be an issue with other model years and the scout sixty model, too.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Power train
When attempting to decelerate, the engine rpm's continue to go higher. I have sat at a light, bike IS in neutral, and the throttle continues to accelerate. I am concerned that this issue could cause me to get in a serious accident with this motorcycle.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10209965Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected or during battery removal and installation.
- 10208642Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
- 10189626EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
- 10185170This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
- 10179209Your vehicle was assembled with two different, mismatched fork caps. Unfortunately the fork caps are not interchangeable and replacement of the fork leg assembly is required. The forks can be differentiated by observing the flat surface on the nut portion of the fork cap (see photo). The fork assemblies using a flat fork cap are no longer available.
- 10179072At Polaris, we are committed to the safety of our customers and riders. Through product design, dedicated safety engineering, and increased consumer awareness, Polaris continues to work toward a safe riding experience and proper operation of our products. The following information can be used to help identify and report Product Safety Concerns.
- 10179070There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the most exciting times in the ownership experience. To ensure that all Polaris dealers are equipped to deliver a world-class experience that matches the high quality and excitement of the products, PCDX was developed to create a mobile streamlined dealership delivery experience. PCDX combines the setup, registration, and delivery process into one easy to use application.
- 10179069PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI (pre-delivery inspection), general warnings, assembly and inspection, safety bulletins, test ride, customer information, customer walkaround and discussion, and customer acceptance. This application has been proven in dealerships to automate document retention, streamline vehicle setup, and provide a consistent, professional customer experience. Vehicles shipped after 11/1/2015 no longer include a paper PDI form with the vehicle setup material; instead dealers should complete the vehicle setup and PDI using the PCDX application, which can be located on the Dealer Website under Service and Warranty PCDX.
- 10179068This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training.
- 10178890Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Indian Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles could develop a slow crank or no start situation due to a starter that was potentially manufactured with a defect. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dealers to assist customers and repair qualified motorcycles without requiring pre-authorization from Indian Motorcycle.
- 10178876Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated ECM calibration for 2015-2016 Scout 69ci motorcycles that improves RPM stability at engine idle and during closed throttle conditions.
- 10178875Indian Motorcycle has determined that 2016 Scout motorcycles, designated for sale in the US and Canada, were manufactured with a VECI decal that lists the valve clearance as Self-Adjusting. The engine used in Scout models utilizes a graded-bucket configuration, and valves should be inspected/adjusted every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). Indian Motorcycle has developed a replacement VECI decal to correct this error, which lists Intake and Exhaust valve clearance specifications as follows: (INTAKE: 0.1520.050mm / EXHAUST: 0.2030.050mm).
- 10178866This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclose all existing modifications to Indian Technical Service. Use of aftermarket components can create operating characteristics and sensor feedback that do not align with factory parameters. These cases can send our technicians down the wrong path and result in longer diagnostic time and a poor customer experience.
- 10178861Digital Wrench update version 09/13/2018 and later now REQUIRES an internet connection to perform ECM Reprogramming on Scout/Scout Sixty/Scout Bobber motorcycles. The new Reconfiguration Procedure automatically confirms vehicle information accuracy during ECM reprogramming.
- 10178859Indian Motorcycle dealers should be aware that they may encounter 20152018 Indian Scouts with any of three different front brake levers. Any of these are acceptable equipment on any Scout outlined, but you should take note of installation instructions/differences for each variation.
- 101788582014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being released to provide the Indian dealer network with specific recommendations to help maintain and restore the AGM type batteries used in Indian Motorcycles.
- 10178855Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
- 10178854Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
- 10167641Updated information has been added to all Indian Motorcycle Service Manuals to provide dealers with clear directions when servicing the fuel system. Be sure to reference the applicable Service Manual for the most accurate information.
- 10167640This Team Tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout Indian Motorcycle 111 C.I. engine production, and introduces a new service crankcase for 2014-2020 models.
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