Indian Scout recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 23, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Indian Motorcycle Company recalls 2025 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty

Recall number

24V970000

Brand / firm

Indian

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4,926 units

Why it was recalled

The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

What to do

Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.