2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
The 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER, potentially affecting up to 120 vehicles.
Recall 19E007000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 60 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19E007000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 60 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR BRAKES BECAME VERY SPONGY PREMATURELY. BRAKING DISTANCE IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18V416000) FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL MOTORCYCLE BUT ONLY AFFECTS UNITS WITH ABS BRAKES. MINE DOES NOT HAVE ABS BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
I-19-08-01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Indian Motorcycle has determined that 2018-19 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty & Scout Bobber Ownerâs Manuals are missing Emissions Warranty content, pursuant to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. The subject warranty coverage has always been in place since the original purchase of the vehicle,...
I-18-10-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Digital Wrench update version 09/13/2018 and later now REQUIRES an internet connection to perform ECM Reprogramming on Scout/Scout Sixty/Scout Bobber motorcycles. The new Reconfiguration Procedure automatically confirms vehicle information accuracy during ECM reprogramming.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
- 2018 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER (current)
- 2019 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 1 complaint
- 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 1 complaint
- 2021 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 5 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 2 complaints
- 2023 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 2 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints