2019 Indian Scout Bobber
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 6 Scout Bobber model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakesAug 4, 2020
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Indian will notify 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 August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall number 19V-156.
Campaign 20V454000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesMar 1, 2019
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V156000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesFeb 5, 2019
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 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.
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.
Campaign 19E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Feb 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber Motorcycle. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered engine oil had leaked from the stator section of the engine onto the ground near the rear tire. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 25,000.