2015 INDIAN SCOUT
2 recalls, 12 complaints - 30 TSBs
19E007000 Feb 5, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
15V142000 Mar 11, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder,... Read more
Consequence
A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Mar 13, 2025
Incident date: Apr 13, 2024
Our family was traveling from Lake George New York to Boston MA on Wednesday [XXX]. As we passed another vehicle in the far left lane on [XXX] the vehicle bounced and we lost control of the backend of the vehicle and it "fish tailed" across the highway nearly causing a collision at 65 miles per hour... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 13, 2018
WHEN DECELERATING FOR NORMAL STOPS, TURNS, OR SLOW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WILL DECREASE RPMS UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 2300 RPM, THEN IT EITHER HANGS AT THAT RPM OR SURGES INTO AN UNCONTROLLED RPM CHANE OF 1700 TO 2400. THIS UP AAND DOWN RPM CHANGE HAS LASTED FOR 30-45 SECONDS SOMETIMES EVEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 22, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 22, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 19, 2016
Incident date: May 11, 2016
WHEN DECELERATING FOR NORMAL STOPS, TURNS, OR SLOW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WILL DECREASE RPMS UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 2300 RPM, THEN IT EITHER HANGS AT THAT RPM OR SURGES TO ABOUT 2600-2700 RPM AND HANGS THERE FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS. IF I BLIP THE THROTTLE RAPIDLY 2-3 TIMES (TWIST IT OPEN AND L... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 17, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES REPEATED THROTTLE SURGES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. PROBLEM WORSENS WITH INCREASED AMBIENT TEMPS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. SURGES ARE MOST EVIDENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW TO A STOP OR INITIATE A TURN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE W... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 19, 2015
Incident date: Jun 27, 2015
I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW QUICKLY AND THE REAR BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED AND I SKIDDED INTO A GRASSY DITCH. THE BIKE LAID DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE WAS COSMETIC DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE BUT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER MOVES FREELY AND WHEN ACTIVATED, THE LEVER STICK... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 23, 2015
Incident date: Mar 14, 2015
HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAK... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 INDIAN SCOUT
30 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
I-22-03-02
Mar 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IND-02-14-2022
Feb 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
IDH-HOLD
Mar 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
I-20-12-01
Dec 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
I-20-12-01
Dec 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
I-19-09-01
Sep 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Team Tip identifies differences between crankcases used throughout Indian Motorcycle 111 C.I. engine production, and introduces a new service crankcase for 2014-2020 models.
I-19-09-02
Sep 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated information has been added to all Indian Motorcycle Service Manuals to provide dealers with clear directions when servicing the fuel system. Be sure to reference the applicable Service Manual for the most accurate information.
I-19-03-01
Mar 21, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclos
I-19-03-01
Mar 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Team Tip has been released to assist dealers when servicing vehicles that have, or are suspected to have, aftermarket (non-OEM) modifications. It is critical for expedient and accurate diagnosis of a motorcycle, to identify and disclos
I-18-10-01
Oct 25, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 informatio
I-18-10-01
Oct 25, 2018
110000 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 informatio
I-18-05-02
May 29, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Indian Motorcycle dealers should be aware that they may encounter 2015??A?A?2018 Indian Scouts with any of three different front brake levers. Any of these are acceptable equipment on any Scout outlined, but you should take note of installa
I-18-05-02
May 29, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Indian Motorcycle dealers should be aware that they may encounter 2015??A?A?2018 Indian Scouts with any of three different front brake levers. Any of these are acceptable equipment on any Scout outlined, but you should take note of installa
I-18-05-01
May 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being released to provide the Indian dealer network wit
I-18-05-01
May 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
2014-2018 Indian Motorcycles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being released to provide the Indian dealer network wit
ISA-17-01
Jun 15, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Indian Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles could develop a slow crank or no start situation due to a starter that was potentially manufactured with a defect. This Service Advisory has been released t
I-17-01-01 R02
Feb 10, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
I-17-01-01 R01
Jan 24, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Indian Motorcycle has implemented an update to the Scout 1200 transmission assembly which will affect how service parts can be ordered for 2015 - 2016 models.
I-16-01
Jun 16, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated ECM calibration for 2015-2016 Scout 69ci motorcycles that improves RPM stability at engine idle and during closed throttle conditions.
I-15-08-02
Aug 18, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Team Tip has been released to clearly define Indian MotorcycleA?A?s expectations when filing a warranty claim related to shipping and / or concealed crate damage. In the event that damage occurs during the shipping process, or that da
I-15-08-02
Aug 18, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
This Team Tip has been released to clearly define Indian MotorcycleA?A?s expectations when filing a warranty claim related to shipping and / or concealed crate damage. In the event that damage occurs during the shipping process, or that da
ISA-15-01
Jul 23, 2015
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Indian Motorcycle has learned that a potential defect may exist in some 2015 Indian Scout fuel tank weldments which may affect paint adhesion. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dealers to assist
ISA-15-01
Jul 23, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Indian Motorcycle has learned that a potential defect may exist in some 2015 Indian Scout fuel tank weldments which may affect paint adhesion. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dealers to assist
TT-I-15-05-02
Jun 2, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INDIAN MC: ACCESSORY HANDLEBARS, ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, FAIL TO BE POLISHED ON SECTIONS OF KNURLED CLAMP IN CENTER OF HANDLEBARS, CAUSING AN IMPROPER FINISH. MODEL 2015 SCOUT. *PE
I-15-05-02
Jun 2, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
This Team Tip has been released to communicate that some Scout accessory handlebars may have an improper finish. Indian Motorcycles has determined that some Scout accessory handlebars were not polished between the knurled clamp sections in
I-15-05-02
Jun 2, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Team Tip has been released to communicate that some Scout accessory handlebars may have an improper finish. Indian Motorcycles has determined that some Scout accessory handlebars were not polished between the knurled clamp sections in
I-15-05-02
Jun 2, 2015
110930 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT
This Team Tip has been released to communicate that some Scout accessory handlebars may have an improper finish. Indian Motorcycles has determined that some Scout accessory handlebars were not polished between the knurled clamp sections in
I-15-05-01
May 6, 2015
190000 TIRES
Indian Motorcycles has determined there is a potential for the rear tire to contact the tail lamp wire harness if the harness is not routed and retained correctly during reassembly. As part of tail lamp, rear turn signals, license plate bra
I-15-05-01
May 6, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycles has determined there is a potential for the rear tire to contact the tail lamp wire harness if the harness is not routed and retained correctly during reassembly. As part of tail lamp, rear turn signals, license plate bra
NHTSA Safety Investigations, INDIAN SCOUT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03024
Opened: Jun 4, 2003 , Closed: Aug 11, 2003
HEADLIGHT SEPARATES
ODI AND INDIAN RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 6 REPORTS ALLEGING THE TEARDROP-SHAPED HEADLIGHT WAS SEPARATING FROM ITS RETAINING BRACKET ON THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, INDIAN RECALLED THE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ODI HAS CONFIRMED INDIAN'S CLAIM THAT THIS PROBLEM RELATES ONLY ... Read more
INDIAN SCOUT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INDIAN SCOUT across all model years (1999, 2025).
33
Total Recalls
65
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
INDIAN SCOUT - Year by Year
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