Indian Scout 2018: Air in Brakes May Reduce Effectiveness
Indian is recalling 2017-2018 Scout motorcycles with air in the brake system that could reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk. Owners will get free brake system service.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Indian is recalling certain 2017-2018 Scout motorcycles because air in the brake system might reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk. Owners will get free brake system service from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225018-indian-scout-2018-air-in-brakes-may-reduce-effectiveness.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225018-indian-scout-2018-air-in-brakes-may-reduce-effectiveness · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V416000
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“Indian Scout 2018: Air in Brakes May Reduce Effectiveness.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225018-indian-scout-2018-air-in-brakes-may-reduce-effectiveness. Based on NHTSA recall #18V416000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V416000).
Why it’s dangerous
Air trapped in the brake system can reduce braking effectiveness, meaning the brakes might not work as well during sudden stops. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when the bike needs to stop quickly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix may face reduced braking effectiveness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, or Scout Bobber motorcycles. The recall started July 16, 2018, and Indian will notify owners.
- Brand
Indian- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Indian Customer Service
Call 1-877-204-3697 to get the recall notification and service details.
Get Free Brake Service
Dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. 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 27 days.
- 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 #18V416000 (June 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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