- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Indian Scout Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Indian Scout have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2019 for the service brakes.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Scout year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Indian Scout recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
- The risk
- Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Scout: every year compared
All Scout years2017 Indian Scout vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Indian Scout | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2017 Indian Roadmaster | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chief | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Springfield | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chieftan | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Indian Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Indian Scout
Does the 2017 Indian Scout have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Indian Scout: service brakes (February 2019); antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (June 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Indian Scout had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Indian Scout a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Indian Scout year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Scout years have the most complaints?
2001 (9), 2015 (8), 2002 (6). See every Indian Scout year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Indian Scout has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data