2018 Indian Scout Bobber

Recalls

1 recall names the 2018 Indian Scout Bobber. Newest first.

• Service brakes

  Feb 5, 2019NHTSA 19E00700060 vehiclesEquipment

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Feb 27, 2021CA5,234 mi
  Service brakes

  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.

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.
• 10179198Digital Wrench version 3.9 is now available for download. Updating to version 3.9 is required to update the base Digital Wrench software version from 3.8 to 3.9 to allow for future MY18 vehicle support.
• 10179073At the dealer show in July, we launched the new MY18 Indian Motorcycle line-up! On top of key product enhancements across the entire line, we also introduced the all new Scout Bobber, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse with Ride Command, and Roadmaster Elite.
• 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.
• 10179071Polaris has released Team Tip G-16-10-01 to inform dealers that Polaris Mobile Digital Wrench (PMDW) version 3.28 or later requires dealers to enter a valid 10-digit Digital Wrench serial number to operate the app. The serial number requirement has been added to improve visibility to app downloads and usage.
• 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.
• 10178867Indian Motorcycle has determined that 2018-19 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty & Scout Bobber Owners Manuals are missing Emissions Warranty content, pursuant to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. The subject warranty coverage has always been in place since the original purchase of the vehicle, i.e., the coverage was unaffected by the information inadvertently omitted from the manual. Indian Motorcycle has released this Team Tip to instruct dealers to add the Owners Manual addendum below to any Owners Manual of an Indian Scout, Scout Sixty & Scout Bobber in whole good inventory. In addition, Indian Motorcycle will be mailing a notification letter and copy of the Owners Manual addendum to consumers affected by this. This addendum outlines vehicle Noise and Emission warranty coverage, terms and conditions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10165743Indian Motorcycle has determined that 2018-19 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty & Scout Bobber Owner?s Manuals are missing Emissions Warranty content, pursuant to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. The subject warranty coverage has always been in place since the original purchase of the vehicle, i.e., the coverage was unaffected by the information inadvertently omitted from the manual. Indian Motorcycle has released this Team Tip to instruct dealers to add the Owner?s Manual addendum below to any Owner?s Manual of an Indian Scout, Scout Sixty & Scout Bobber in whole good inventory. In addition, Indian Motorcycle will be mailing a notification letter and copy of the Owner?s Manual addendum to consumers affected by this. This addendum outlines vehicle Noise and Emission warranty coverage, terms and conditions.

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