2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
The 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 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 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Indian Scout. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, while attempting to stop the front tire failed to decelerate as intended while the front brake pedal was depressed. The entire brake caliper rotated off the disc and jammed the wheel itself, causing it to lock up, and the son fell off the motorcycle, crashing to the pavement. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a broken front brake Caliper assembly, which caused the vehicle to fall over, causing damage to the shift lever and footrest upon falling onto its left side. The contact stated that his son's right forearm was injured however, no medical attention was sought. No police report was filed. The vehicle was left at the local dealer for further repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Safety Rating for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DEX.11.24.21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits.
IDH-19-04-B — EQUIPMENT
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some international Scout Bobber Twenty units were manufactured with a MFG decal that has a typographical error. The affected decal must be removed and replaced. The International Scout Bobber Twenty is Substantially Similar to the Scout Bobber Twenty.
IDH-19-04 R02 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some units were manufactured with a MFG decal that has a typographical error. The affected decal must be removed and replaced.
IDH-19-04 R01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern. This communication will be updated with additional information as soon as itâs available.
IDH-19-02 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern. This communication will be updated with additional information as soon as itâÂÂs available.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 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 — 1 complaint
- 2019 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 1 complaint
- 2020 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER (current)
- 2021 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 5 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 2 complaints
- 2023 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 2 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 0 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