Indian recalls 2019 Scout Bobbers with ABS brakes due to potential air in brake system reducing performance. Owners must have brakes serviced by dealers to prevent crash risk.
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Indian is recalling 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles with ABS brakes because air can get trapped in the brake system, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Owners should have their brakes serviced by dealers to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223989-indian-2019-scout-bobber-brake-performance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223989-indian-2019-scout-bobber-brake-performance-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V454000
“Indian 2019 Scout Bobber: Brake Performance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223989-indian-2019-scout-bobber-brake-performance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V454000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V454000).
Air trapped in the brake system after manufacturing can reduce brake performance. This means the brakes may not work as effectively, increasing the risk of a crash during sudden stops.
Owners of 2019 Indian Scout Bobber motorcycles with ABS brakes are affected. Riders using these bikes without a brake service may face reduced braking performance.
Check if your 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycle has ABS brakes. The recall covers specific models from Indian Motorcycle Company.
Call 1-877-204-3697 to get notified about the brake service.
Dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed to remove air from the front and rear ABS brakes at no cost.
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall number 19V-156.
Air may remain trapped in the brake system after manufacturing, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.
This recall covers 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) from Indian Motorcycle Company.
Contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 to schedule a free brake fluid bleed service at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Indian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V454000 — Indian Indian Hello, I own a Indian that is covered by recall 20V454000 from Indian. The official recall notice states: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall number 19V-156. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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