Indian Scout Bobber 2019: Brake Performance Risk
Indian is recalling 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles with ABS brakes due to potential air in brake system reducing performance. Owners must have brakes serviced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling certain 2019 Scout Bobber motorcycles that may have air trapped in the brake system, which could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their brakes serviced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223991-indian-scout-bobber-2019-brake-performance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223991-indian-scout-bobber-2019-brake-performance-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V156000
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“Indian Scout Bobber 2019: Brake Performance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223991-indian-scout-bobber-2019-brake-performance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V156000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V156000).
Why it’s dangerous
Air trapped in the brake system after manufacturing can reduce brake performance. This may lead to longer stopping distances or failure to stop safely, increasing crash risk during braking.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Indian Scout Bobber motorcycles with ABS brakes are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the service may face reduced braking performance.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Indian Scout Bobber motorcycle has ABS brakes. The recall covers motorcycles purchased from March 7, 2019, onward.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Service
Dealers will perform a free brake fluid bleed to remove air from the front and rear ABS brake systems.
What NHTSA says to do
Indian has notified 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 March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #19V156000 (January 3, 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.
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