Indian Scout Bobber (2019) Service Brakes Recall: Risk of Front Wheel Lockup
Indian is recalling 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles with faulty brake levers that may cause front wheel lockup and crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement parts.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles with brake levers that could unintentionally apply the front brake, risking wheel lockup and crashes. Affected owners should contact Indian customer service for free replacement parts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223990-indian-scout-bobber-2019-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-front.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223990-indian-scout-bobber-2019-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-front · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19E007000
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“Indian Scout Bobber (2019) Service Brakes Recall: Risk of Front Wheel Lockup.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223990-indian-scout-bobber-2019-service-brakes-recall-risk-of-front. Based on NHTSA recall #19E007000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19E007000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lever adjustment screw may be set incorrectly, causing the front brake to apply unexpectedly. This can lead to the front wheel locking up while riding, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Indian Scout Bobber motorcycles with the specific brake lever part number 2883795-658 are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without proper brake adjustments face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycle has the accessory brake lever part number 2883795-658. The recall started April 24, 2019, and affects specific models.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697 to get free replacement parts for the brake lever.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19E007000 (May 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.