Indian Scout recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 11, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Indian Motorcycle Company recalls 2015 Indian Scout

Recall number

15V142000

Brand / firm

Indian

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 987 units

Why it was recalled

A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

What to do

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.