Campaign 19E-007

Accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application

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Defect summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 19E007000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 19E-007
MakeModelModel years
IndianAccessory Brake LeverYear not stated
IndianScout2015 to 2019
IndianScout Bobber2018 to 2019
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.